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June 6, 2023

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Polar Affairs Maxine Burkett at the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama. She is seated next to other delegates and there are name tents on the table.

U.S. Department of State

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