Secretary of State
noun phrase
1
: the head of the U.S. government department that is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries
2
: the head of one of several important departments of the British government
the Secretary of State for Home Affairs
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Bunker down Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger delivers his speech to supporters after falling short during May's primary for governor.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress earlier this month that Iran had mined large segments of Hormuz.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, archivist, Marco Rubio, compared UFC at some level to the moon landing.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress earlier this month that Iran had mined large segments of Hormuz.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The Secretary of State, National Security Advisor, archivist, Marco Rubio, compared UFC at some level to the moon landing.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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