secretary of state

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Liz Kendall, secretary of state for science, innovation and technology, said non-consensual intimate deepfakes created by Grok were illegal and an "affront to decent society".

From BBC

These included roles in the Home Office and as an employment minister before he became secretary of state for Scotland in 1995, until his majority was swept away in the 1997 Labour landslide.

From BBC

He ran for president in 1860 and served as secretary of state for both Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

From The Wall Street Journal

The secretary of state became the administration’s main conduit to Rodríguez as the U.S. worked to establish an open line to Caracas in the raid’s chaotic aftermath.

From The Wall Street Journal

During his 14 years as senator, Rubio was generally well-liked by his colleagues, who unanimously confirmed him as secretary of state -- a rarity in such polarized times.

From Barron's