american people. ma from the mailroom, to the sernt floor and all points in between. and all of our missions abroad. our locally appointed staff and our efms, eligible family members, to our investors in our chief mission. everyone is important in the state department. in terms of the transition, i conducted all the policy decks that were developed by you and your colleagues. they were first the basis of discussion at the national security counsel, and ultimately with the president. these decks of which i counted 13 since february 1st of 2017 provide not only the policy basis but the strategies and tactics which guide the department s execution against