June 11, 2009

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale - June 11 Transcript

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Judith McHale delivered the luncheon keynote address at the Center for a New American Security's third annual conference, "Striking a Balance: A New American Security." The transcript of her remarks is available here.

Under Secretary McHale, who was introduced by CNAS Vice President and Director of Studies Kristin Lord, discussed the role of communication and public diplomacy in national security.

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