State Department reorganization: Rubio declares embassy closure | EUROtoday

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Marco Rubio introduced the reorganization of the State Department which gives for the closure of a number of embassies and diplomatic workplaces overseas, together with the American consulate in Florence.

“The rampant bureaucracy has created a system more linked to a radical political ideology than to the promotion of the fundamental national interests of America,” mentioned the secretary in a word. “That’s why today I announce a complete reorganization plan that will bring the Department in the 21st century”.

Rubio is stopped earlier than an govt order venture which might have closed quite a few embassies.

“In its current form, the department is swollen, bureaucratic and unable to carry out its essential diplomatic mission in this new era of the great competition of power,” Rubio mentioned in a declaration. “In the last 15 years, the imprint of the department has had unprecedented growth and the costs have risen to the stars. But far from seeing a return to investments, taxpayers have seen a less effective and efficient diplomacy.”

Rubio mentioned the plan will mix some particular capabilities of the Region, Close redundant workplaces and lower some applications which are “misaltered with national interests of America.”