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Statutory Authority

22 USCS § 2651

TITLE 22. FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 38. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

§ 2651. Establishment of Department

There shall be at the seat of government an executive department to be known as the “Department of State,” and a Secretary of State, who shall be the head thereof.

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