#FSProud to be part of a team in service to America, whatever administration, that exemplifies professionalism, safeguarding the welfare of our citizens and upholding our country’s interests and values, whether all is calm or under fire. AFSA

It's great to see "Open Government, Open Diplomacy" published by the CEU (a university that, sadly, was forced out of Hungary) and on the bookshelves in "Bestsellers," one of my favorite Budapest bookshops. (bestsellers.hu/hu) It's also here: tinyurl.com/29h2hpc3

Enjoying homey Hungarian soul food in the friendly, convivial, family-like environment of this iconic Budapest eatery

Over lunch, among other things, discussed St. Stephen's advice goo.gl/e3eJXa about the benefit of diversity goo.gl/hnJBGP

At Strategic Partnership Agreement signing btwn AmCham Hungary & Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency talked economy goo.gl/OZyidt

Fascinating discussions about homelessness, friendship & communal support w/'living books' @ Kazinczky Living Library goo.gl/O6zSQN

Preparing to welcome Ambassador Bell this week. Anticipating many opportunities for positive, constructive movement forward in relations.

Friends, not as an official, but a person, I am overwhelmed by warm farewells. Honored to have been with you. Thank you. Viszontlátásra

Citizens shape their society. Welcoming discussions of open government in the US. goo.gl/j9qt1h #opengov

Enjoying occasional quiet amidst the bustle

"Gov..depends upon support of..the People,.keeping them ..truthfully informed" State OpenGov Plan talk soon goo.gl/Y4wWSD #opengov

Sometimes children remind us of the cynicism and prejudices that obstruct our vision and dull our wisdom as adults goo.gl/tJiskM

Where adults speak of building walls and vilifying those in need, chidren learn to be upstanders, not bystanders goo.gl/JNGcXy

Palpable pride Catalonia International News Museum of African American History & Culture #MakingHistory

Saddened by #Budapest weekend blast, in an environment tense & battered by rhetoric. May the wounded heal, in body & soul. May there be calm

Importance of transparency and civil society highlighted at White House Open Data Innovation Summit #WHOpenData

goo.gl/Gdiq0m: The strength to do better. To be better. To make the world we live in a kinder, more peaceful place. Shana Tova

Societies that give citizens a say..more stable, prosperous & secure. State Open Gov Plan online goo.gl/jJ1VT2 #opengov #StateDept

Why an Open Gov Plan? Keep conversation going: goo.gl/p7NBD9 Informal discussion: goo.gl/atuzOR. #OpenGov #StateDept

.Department of State committed to Open, Accountable and Responsive Government with Open Government Plan goo.gl/iHFhSe #OpenGov