"Impoverished" speech and language can be a tricky label to apply. It can point to a mental-health issue or something far more mundane such as: . a. Substance abuse
b. Manipulative behavior
c. An examinee who is not a native English speaker
d. Racing thoughts

C

Explanation:

the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, is the president's chief foreign affairs adviser. the secretary carries out the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states.

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