Memorandum to all Department Emplyoees

STATEMENT OF POLICY WITH RESPECT TO NONDISCRIMINATION

The Department is committed to equal employment opportunity
and equitable treatment for all. Diversity of people and ideas are our greatest
strength as representatives of this nation to the world. The Department shall not discriminate among its employees or candidates for employment on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and
shall not retaliate against employees for participation in the EEO process.

Colin L. Powell