The Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, U.S. Representative Hal Rogers, met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to discuss the State Department’s funding challenges and opportunities for the next fiscal year. Chairman Rogers released a statement, saying he was impressed by Tillerson’s experience and leadership. He said they stand side by side in the commitment to support important programs and activities that advance democracy, protect the innocent, and offer diplomatic solutions to various challenges.