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What does a Secretary of State do?
The US Secretary of State is like America's chief diplomat, leading the State Department and advising the President on foreign policy. Their job involves representing the US abroad, negotiating treaties, and managing international relations. In our story, Marco Rubio, as Secretary of State, allegedly warned countries against attending Khamenei's funeral, highlighting their role in shaping global diplomatic responses.
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