Help me understand Sec of state role

[powerboatr]

"Department Mission Statement
Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.
--From the FY 2012 Agency Financial Report,"

What am I missing, where does it say promote military actions or war, or what ever they are calling it now?

When did the sec of states role change to war monger, or am I just confused again
Thanks

[gringo pistolero]

War is diplomacy by force, but the real purpose of Syria in the news is to get Obama's scandals out of the news.

[Dadtodabone]

"Department Mission Statement
Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and the international community by helping to build and sustain a more democratic, secure, and prosperous world composed of well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.
--From the FY 2012 Agency Financial Report,"

None of this feel good clap trap is the mission of the U.S. Dept of State. Nor is it a part of the duties of the Sec. of State.

Under the Constitution, the President of the United States determines U.S. foreign policy. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department and the Foreign Service of the United States.

He's got to go to bat for his boss....
http://www.state.gov/secretary/115194.htm

[powerboatr]

thanks
he just freakin scares me to death

first he is against all armed conflicts
and now......

[jmain]

At this point? To backwash the statements of the last 3 weeks and still find a job in a few years.

He is a disaster.

[bagman45]

Just like Obama and the rest of the inexperienced liberal failures in his cabinet.......

[Abraham]

Yeah, but his hair always look good...

[MeMelYup]

I like the Herman Munster picture best.

[Pawpaw]

These days:

Secretary of State = Propaganda Minister

[bayouhazard]

I thought it was the DNC consolation prize for not being elected president.

[AEA]

If Kerry ever runs for Pres., we are all doomed.
Kerry's use of lies and cover-up will make MaoBama look like an amateur.