Oversight

The Diplomat’s Shield: Diplomatic Security in Today’s World

Date: December 9, 2009
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Dirksen Senate Office Building SD-342
Agenda:

This hearing examined strategic and human capital challenges facing the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, as its missions continue to expand and evolve in response to emerging global security challenges of the 21st century. The Subcommittee reviewed the findings and recommendations of a U.S. Government Accountability Report on the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The full report can be accessed at: http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-10-156

Member Statements

Senator

George V.

Voinovich

(R -
 OH)

Witnesses

Panel 1

Ambassador

Eric J.

Boswell

Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security

U.S. Department of State

Panel 1

Mr.

Jess T.

Ford

Director, International Affairs and Trade

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Panel 2

Ambassador

Ronald E.

Neumann

President

American Academy of Diplomacy

Panel 2

Ms.

Susan R.

Johnson

President

American Foreign Service Association