WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s proposal to cut the Department of State’s budget nearly in half: 

“Trump’s proposal to cut the State Department’s budget in half is dangerous and will weaken America at home and abroad. As we face alarming conflicts and unrest around the world, a fully resourced and staffed State Department is critical to American security, our strength as a global competitor, and global stability writ large. As someone who proudly served at the agency, I personally call on Secretary Rubio to have the sense to reverse course immediately.” 

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