One U.S. diplomat describes being laid off amid sweeping cuts

National One U. S. diplomat describes being laid off amid sweeping cuts December 12, 20256:06 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Michele Kelemen US DIPLOMAT BIDS FAREWELL Listen · 3:32 3:32 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www. npr. org/player/embed/nx-s1-5604417/nx-s1-9570134" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> After 14 years as a U. S. diplomat, one officer talks about being laid off in the State Department's sweeping cuts, losing both career and professional identity.