### Question
How is the "Secretary" defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 1977* as follows -

> the Secretary of State

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 1977*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PROTECTION OF VESSELS ON THE HIGH SEAS AND IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES**

