The Foreign Service Journal, May 2022

THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | MAY 2022 17 Support for U.S. Mission Ukraine Staff We write to express our concern for the safety of the Foreign Service National and Locally Employed staff employed by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in Ukraine. These individuals and their families have made significant con- tributions to U.S. foreign policy objectives and diplomatic efforts in Ukraine and the region and are now at grave risk following the Russian invasion. —Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) in a March 11 letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed by 30 members of Congress. Remembering Madeleine Albright From her incredible personal story to representing Amer- ica on the international stage, Madeleine Albright broke through barriers for future generations of female leaders. She will always be remembered as a trailblazer. —Senator Shelley Capito (R-W. Va.) in a March 23 tweet reacting to the death of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Celebrating the Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, a true stateswoman, was the first female Secretary of State and a fierce champion of democ- racy & human rights globally. May we never forget her exem- plary contributions & commitment to our nation. —Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) in a March 23 tweet reacting to the death of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. HEARD ON THE HILL JOSH