Blinken Says ‘Broken’ System Undermines US Position in World
- Top US diplomat cites slow pace of Senate confirmations
- Warns dysfunction fuels ‘false narrative’ of decline, division
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Congress to help fix a “broken” system that forces damaging budget cuts and leaves key roles vacant for long stretches.
America’s position in the world is harmed by budget uncertainty and the resulting cuts and hiring freezes, as well as reduced investments in global initiatives, Blinken told the Foreign Service Institute on Wednesday. The dysfunction sows doubt among US allies and partners and emboldens Washington’s adversaries, he warned.