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10/19/2022 06:25 PM EDT
Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Passport Agency
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, folks. Well, I think it goes to the congressman and his entire career. So it’s really a pleasure to be here today on so many different levels. We’re here to help inaugurate our newest passport office that is helping to get those little blue books into the hands of Americans to allow them to travel the world. And this is one of the most important functions of the State Department. We’re here to inaugurate that. We’re going to be also swearing in some new American citizens in just a short while.
But for the passport office, we are also unveiling these extraordinary murals of the person for whom the – this agency here is named, Congressman Robert Nix, who was the first African American to represent Pennsylvania, served in Congress for over 20 years, was a leader in so many things, including civil rights, was a remarkable representative for his constituency here. I’m really thrilled to be joined by his family, so thank you for being here.
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