In our system of government...
In our system of government, as well as in many other systems around the world, there is the position of Secretary of State. This individual is commissioned by the president to represent the nation (its people, policies, and practices) to other countries. The Secretary of State engages other leaders and representatives to develop a dialog of understanding so that relationships can be built to advance healthy, working partnerships that can make peace, keep peace, and build peace, depending upon the challenging situations being addressed.