the secretary of state deals with foreign affairs. he informs the president on his options and advises him to pick the most reasonable choice. he also carries out all of the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states. alan lowenthal is serving As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he is working hard to strengthen our foreign relationships and building bridges with allies and challenging our adversaries. he serves on both the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.