Serving as the 72nd Secretary of State is described as "the highest honor" by the unnamed official in a recent statement. The Secretary emphasizes that President Trump has directed a clear focus on national interests for American foreign policy. According to the statement, all expenditures and policies must be evaluated with three questions: "Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?"
The Secretary outlined plans to create a more innovative and focused State Department, which will involve adjusting priorities, reducing emphasis on certain issues, and eliminating some practices.