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Blinken takes US diplomacy helm, vows to revamp State Dept

by Matthew Lee
| January 27, 2021 7:30 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s new top diplomat took the helm of the State Department on Wednesday with a vow to rebuild the ranks of the foreign service and rely on its expertise as the Biden administration tries to restore U.S. global standing.

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