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I know a couple of retired career Foriegn Service officers. It's not just

a matter of replacing some political appointees and going back to work. LOTS of good people couldn't do four years under a Trump regime and I can't blame them. I'm sure other departments besides State are in similar shape.

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Posted: 01/20/2021 at 6:21PM

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