#OpenTheGovernment

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Took this photo in Iraq last week: Tammy Duckworth looking down as the helicopter taking us to Taji circled the spot where she was shot down 15 years ago while piloting her Blackhawk. This is a picture of courage, commitment and grit – I've got a new hero. instagram.com/p/BwuOrddAKv4/

Excellent development on the media front.

Best substantive put-down of a spectacularly lousy WaPo headline.

Long but excellent video, de-mystiying disease transmission, reviewing all the basics of risk-mitigation - restricted soc group, clean hands, no face touching, soc distance and masks to train yourself not to touch your face! Great PSA!

.Joe Biden’s newest message in the middle of this night: “We are a nation in pain, but we must not allow this pain to destroy us. We are a nation enraged, but we cannot allow our rage to consume us. We are a nation exhausted, but we will not allow our exhaustion to defeat us.”

Here's what #Juneteenth means to me:

This #Juneteenth, let’s all pledge to keep using our voices—and our votes—to keep marching toward freedom.

Happy Fourth! One of the best aspects of life in the Foreign Service was the opportunity to work hand in hand with hugely talented US military commanders. And one of my best battle buddies was Gen Joe Votel. Have a listen to our recent The General and The Ambassador: A Conversation podcast conversation.

YES Kamala Harris! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #WhenWeAllVote #Vote2020

His last tweet

Crying. But this is a vivid reminder of what one person can do to inspire and bring joy to the lives of so many. Even in these very tough, dark times.

Read Jeff Goldberg’s article in The Atlantic. How could anyone support Trump?

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This photo of Marine Sergeant Nicole Gee is devastating and yet so beautiful. I hope this baby girl grows up to live a full and beautiful life, one that the Sgt. who once cradled her was willing to give her life to make possible. Rest In Peace Sgt. Gee. nytimes.com/2021/08/28/us/…

“I hope that you’ve seen that with hard work, determination, and love, it can be done." - SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke directly to her daughters and her husband of 25 years, Dr. Patrick Jackson, as he wiped tears from his eyes.