Deputy Secretary of State

The Deputy Secretary, John Negroponte serves as the principal deputy, adviser, and alter ego to the Secretary of State; serves as Acting Secretary of State in the Secretary's absence; and assists the Secretary in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy and in giving general supervision and direction to all elements of the Department. Specific duties and supervisory responsibilities have varied over time.

Bush Foreign Policy Deputy Secretary Negroponte (Nov. 14): "The Bush foreign policy is synonymous, in many people’s minds, with the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but in reality it is much broader. It is properly understood not simply as a reaction to the September 11th attacks but as an attempt to adapt American power to an international landscape shifting from the tectonic forces of globalization." Full Text

U.S.-Indonesia Partnership Deputy Secretary Negroponte (Nov. 14): "I’m delighted to have this opportunity to welcome President Yudhoyono and to express the United States’ commitment to the close partnership between our countries. As two of the world’s largest democracies, and as two nations that recognize that tolerance, pluralism, and religious freedom enrich our societies and promote our success, the United States and Indonesia are natural friends, and our partnership promotes the many values and interests we share." Full Text

Partners With  Azerbaijan Deputy Secretary Negroponte (Oct. 2):  "The U.S. and Azerbaijan are partners in working for regional and global stability. American and Azerbaijani soldiers stand side by side in Iraq and Afghanistan. The contributions of Azerbaijan to these security priorities are greatly appreciated by the American government and the American people. The United States will continue our security cooperation and assist the reform of Azerbaijan’s defense establishment, including, under NATO’s Partnership for Peace."  Full Text