Republic of Chad National Day

Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DC

August 10, 2011

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to congratulate the people of Chad as you celebrate 51 years of independence this August 11.

The partnership between our two countries is rooted in our commitment to helping those in need. Since 2003, Chad has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees at a difficult time in its own history. Today, we celebrate your hospitality but continue to work toward a day when these refugees can peacefully and voluntarily return to their homes.

The United States is committed to helping Chad strengthen democratic systems, enforce rule of law, bolster regional stability and security and stand up against terrorists and extremists. Together we can help Chadians tap into their potential and realize a brighter future.

As you celebrate this special day with family, friends and loved ones, know that the United States is a partner and friend. I wish all Chadians a safe and joyous National Day celebration and look forward to continued peace and prosperity for all of our people.

PRN: 2011/1301

and urge all citizens to join us wishing him a succesful and bright future."

By Jonathan Galaviz, Chief Economist

August 8, 2011

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It was just a matter of time before one of the rating agencies lowered their credit rating on the sovereign debt of the United States. Standard & Poor's (S&P) took the lead in calling the U.S. national debt situation for what it is: a major problem. The issue is no longer about the U.S. being able to pay the interest on its debt, but rather, the lack of a foreseeable situation where the size of the national debt stops accelerating.

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The First U.S.-Japan International Sports Exchange

Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateJapan's Ambassador to the United States Ichiro Fujisaki; Major League Baseball's Cal Ripken, Jr.

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

August 9, 2011

SECRETARY CLINTON: We are so delighted to welcome the ambassador and also Cal Ripken, Jr., here today as we celebrate the wonderful program, the Japanese sports visitor program, that’s been going on for a long time. But it’s particularly meaningful to us now as we reach out to the Japanese people and show our support for them. And as I was saying to the young people and to the ambassador and to Cal, we love Japan for many reasons, but one of them is because they love baseball. So this is an extra special treat for us.
And we’re very proud that Cal Ripken, Jr., who’s such an icon of the sport all over the world, is one of our public diplomacy envoys. Do you want to say anything, Cal?

MR. RIPKEN: Just an old player who loves baseball and loves to spread the good word about baseball. You can relate in sport in a people-to-people way in many different cultures across the world. I had a chance to do it China. I had a chance to do it in Nicaragua. Really looking forward to going to Japan. Been there three times, love it, and just can’t wait to go.

QUESTION: Mrs. Clinton, can I ask you one thing? What’s your message to those kids who are with you, who have gone through so much since the disaster (inaudible)?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I was talking with them before we came in and expressing, once again, the very strong support and solidarity that the American people feel for the Japanese people as they rebuild from the disasters that have so devastated part of the country. The Japanese people have shown great resilience, and they are pulling together to support each other during this time. And sports is a way to bring people together.

And of course, the United States saw firsthand the resilience of the Japanese sports teams when the women’s soccer team beat the Americans in the Women’s World Cup. And I think the young women playing for the Japanese team were so motivated to show what was possible, that even though I was cheering for my American team, I was very impressed by the spirit that was demonstrated.

AMBASSADOR FUJISAKI: We were ?excuse me ?so moved by you and all the American people for the graciousness after our miraculous victory, and we in Japan are also very much grateful for you doing this for these students from the affected areas.

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all very much. Let’s give a round of applause to the young people. (Applause.)

PRN: 2011/1297

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Best Regards,

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