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Assistant Secretary of State Lee Satterfield Travels to the United Kingdom

From October 6-11, Asst Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Lee Satterfield will travel to London to discuss a variety of issues.

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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly and peaceful relations. We accomplish this mission through academic, cultural, sports, and professional exchanges that engage youth, students, educators, artists, athletes, and rising leaders in the United States and more than 160 countries.

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