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Crowley said she would \"treat [the office] with the committed dedication it deserves\" and highlighted the office's seven divisions — visits, Blair House, ceremonials, diplomatic affairs, diplomatic partnerships, management and major events — as her operational focus if confirmed.

Senator Ted Cruz introduced Crowley as a longtime friend and supporter. Crowley recounted public-service and academic credentials, including graduate study in international relations and prior service as assistant secretary of the treasury in President Trump's first term; she said her team at Treasury received the Alexander Hamilton Award for public service while she led communications on major policies.

Committee members questioned Crowley about the Office of Protocol's role in preparing for multilateral gatherings and large U.S.-hosted events. Crowley said she would work closely with diplomatic security and the U.S. Secret Service to ensure safety and smooth execution and described international events — including the FIFA World Cup, the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games — as opportunities to showcase \"American greatness, American leadership, American dynamism, the American spirit.\"

When asked whether the office could influence broader policy, Crowley said the chief of protocol executes the administration's diplomatic priorities rather than setting policy. She pledged to maintain professionalism in the office, to ensure political appointees and career staff work together, and to use the protocol function to support the president's diplomatic agenda.

Crowley also discussed the Blair House role in hosting visiting dignitaries and said she would aim to ensure visiting delegations had a five-star experience while supporting U.S. diplomatic objectives.

The committee agreed to submit additional questions for the record; no committee confirmation vote was held at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nomination Hearing: April 3rd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Monica Crowley, President Trump's nominee for chief of protocol, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee April 3 and described the Office of Protocol as a key instrument of U.S. soft power that supports visits, ceremonials, diplomatic affairs, Blair House operations and large international events.","taxTitle","Foreign Relations: Senate Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal","taxId",1994,"location","","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6084377,"Senate Foreign Relations Committee questions David Perdue on China policy, fentanyl and reciprocity",4727,1092000,5819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2913905-719b821222b461bae2725423fcd90362&start=1092&end=5819","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2913905-719b821222b461bae2725423fcd90362/thumbnail_1092000.jpg","/articles/6084377/Senate-Foreign-Relations-Committee-questions-David-Perdue-on-China-policy-fentanyl-and-reciprocity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084377-7a25e5422da6c9f39ced7bfd8f546d9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127617&Signature=KwQ0x1aHWCggnoOLZHCYLJkfKrHsKGnXoQlJiKa1~LWpn9LK6MtfYSRj4d4EBN0dssAtynNzlsnUqCuRkU6dGJXHtkWDf27OtHcyD6tC3IvyQyoByOaxHbTD24b1rdjYqK8B-FMtIIU1WbluDmYbFmXn2uRigxLWvBKdjHoxkqjf0c91M~Ql0Yjvdhfy8unTkxjc2Q5XRab8INsXIEMifrhC-pSVzPAFPNkNvKJOdR7MMrYsIoczsraMSNzrxBJ1bdH0TmZy8zBfXdPEwifo4CqhQt59e6-2Y4oi5cGRLGfVxrC5qtfNM2UhQP0Oq51bpubo5jvfvPhdKR7bMStbpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Mike Risch opened a confirmation hearing on April 3 for President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to the People's Republic of China, David Perdue, urging the nominee to explain how he would address economic, security and human-rights challenges posed by Beijing.

Perdue told the committee he would “remain committed to promoting democratic ideals in an open, free, and fair international system” and pledged to execute administration policy in Beijing, including support for the one-China policy guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three joint communiques and the six assurances.

The hearing focused on three recurring themes: the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to drug cartels in North America, the need for reciprocity in trade and diplomatic treatment, and the security implications of Chinese access to U.S. supply chains and infrastructure. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the committee's ranking member, opened the questioning by warning that \"China is stepping in as we are stepping back, sadly,\" and urged robust tools to counter Chinese propaganda and influence abroad.

Perdue, a former senator and businessman who served as chair of the panel's State Department oversight subcommittee, described his experience living and working in Asia and said he would press Chinese officials on fentanyl precursors and human-rights issues. \"We have got to get China out of our power grid, our ports, and our personal lives,\" Perdue said, arguing that China's influence in critical supply chains and technology transfer posed national-security risks.

Senators pressed Perdue on specifics. Questions ranged from whether U.S. diplomats should continue to attend events organized by the Chinese Communist Party's United Front Work Department, to requests that the nominee explain how he would coordinate with allies on emerging-technology competition and on preserving Taiwan's security. Perdue said he would emphasize alliances and rebuild strategic supply chains for items such as rare earths, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

On Taiwan, Perdue reiterated support for a peaceful resolution and cited the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding diplomatic understandings. He told the committee that China was accelerating a “bifurcation” between authoritarian and democratic states and that a unified allied response was essential to deter coercive behavior.

Perdue also argued for an education campaign at home about Chinese influence and for increased diplomatic pressure abroad. He criticized recent reductions to U.S. information programs that he said previously helped counter foreign propaganda, and he told senators he would work with allies and Washington agencies to restore messaging and engagement where needed.

Several senators pressed Perdue on human-rights matters, including Xinjiang and Hong Kong, and on concerns about Chinese purchases of strategic assets abroad. Perdue said those issues would be priorities if he is confirmed and pledged to raise them with Chinese counterparts.

The hearing concluded with an agreement that written questions for the record would be submitted; no committee confirmation vote on Perdue occurred during the session.","At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, President Trump's nominee for ambassador to China, David Perdue, told senators he would press Beijing on fentanyl precursors, human rights and trade reciprocity while several senators pressed him on supply chains, Taiwan and Chinese influence operations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6084368,"Foreign Relations Committee reports Reid Rubinstein to Senate floor after brief business meeting",274,1381000,1655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2913905-719b821222b461bae2725423fcd90362&start=1381&end=1655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2913905-719b821222b461bae2725423fcd90362/thumbnail_1381000.jpg","/articles/6084368/Foreign-Relations-Committee-reports-Reid-Rubinstein-to-Senate-floor-after-brief-business-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6084368-7ff59b908331e3020d851a41541bb36f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127617&Signature=VrH42h1M~-QtTOTkejL2gXufb1SuCDCYVWQSFipWVSKI~cP5cVI7UBFBv4a5B2y4NFByz11Gz9L1O2DvUAWKbjSyhmE7Nr4fORbCPxP3y2B2nCY6I~Q3HeU5lbJkAO6Y~UghcfJExJCbHnushldyX7EUQr9hw2IKMzOj6ZJ8W847eusiYRrwyXb5yocZqy6nj8dOqhRjzJ2JF75zqR~UuuNHtWFNZKRyyoKWUXBH7WQWFPh44senq5RW0Rx1H7ISlEHibVvDfq0C9kwX7wJUCZk~QrrlOkmuQ5sQ80V03KvTEuJi1N4K7XEuU08xhNuu-ZMQ5NnlJsYwP6SYrtFjFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Foreign Relations Committee briefly converted the April 3 nominations hearing into a business meeting to act on a holdover nomination, Reid Rubinstein, identified as the nominee to be legal adviser at the State Department.

Committee Chairman Mike Risch called for a motion to report Mr. Rubinstein to the Senate floor with the committee record. The motion was moved and seconded and brought to debate. Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Rubinstein's testimony and said she \"intends to oppose his nomination,\" citing concerns about his refusal during the hearing to commit to upholding the law. After a roll call that included proxy votes, the clerk reported the motion had carried and the committee adjourned the business meeting to resume the nominations hearing.

The committee did not provide a full roll-call tally in the hearing record excerpt; the clerk announced the motion carried and the hearings continued with the scheduled nominees.","In a short business meeting following the nominations hearing, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to report the nomination of Reid Rubinstein to the Senate floor with a record. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she would oppose confirmation of Rubinstein as legal adviser to the State Department.","actionData","errors"]

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