officer for nearly 14 years working for three different presidential administrations. two republican, and one democratic. i joined the state department in 2006 after serving in the department of homeland security under secretary michael chertoff. it was with great pride and conviction that i swore an oath to up hold and defend the constitution, administered by a personal hero of mine, former secretary of state condoleezza rice. as a career officer, i am committed to serving the american people in advancing american interests abroad in support of the president's foreign policy objectives. i have been inspired and encouraged in that journey by the thousands of other dedicated public servants who i'm proud to call colleagues across the foreign service, civil service, military and federal law enforcement agencies. i have served overseas tours in kingston, jamaica, beirut, and london. i have worked to implement