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The State Department, under the secretary of state, issues passports to American citizens and ensures U.S. government protections while traveling abroad. The secretary also advises the president on appointment of ambassadors and other diplomats.
As the supervisor of the Foreign Service of the United States, the secretary will conduct negotiations in foreign affairs on behalf of the U.S. The secretary supervises U.S. immigration laws in foreign countries.
The secretary serves as intermediary between the federal government and the individual states during matters of extradition of fugitives to or from other countries.
The secretary of state is fourth in succession to the presidency preceded by the vice president, speaker of the House of Representatives and president pro tempore of the Senate.
One of the duties of the secretary of state, is to maintain custody of the Great Seal of the United States. The Great Seal is kept in a locked cabinet at all times even while in use.
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