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Transcript: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton – 4th of July Video

Hello, everyone I am delighted to welcome you on behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States as we celebrate our nation’s 233rd birthday.

For Americans, the 4th of July is a day to reconnect with loved ones, to remember our history, and to renew our commitment to democracy, tolerance, and justice.  As President Obama said in Cairo last month, these are not just American values, these are core principles we share with people everywhere.  So it is fitting that we open our doors and share this day with our friends and neighbors around the world.

Our fates and our fortunes are intertwined like never before.  No one nation can meet today’s global challenges alone.  We all share responsibility for working together to ensure a more peaceful and prosperous future.

So I hope that today’s celebration will become tomorrow’s partnership.  There’s nothing we can’t accomplish, no challenge we can’t meet, if we work together toward common goals and seek common ground.

Thank you so much for joining us and have a wonderful 4th of July.

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Remarks By Under Secretary of State Judith A. McHale - Public Diplomacy: A National Security Imperative

  President Barack Obama speaks at Cairo University in Cairo, Thursday, June 4, 2009
President Barack Obama speaks at Cairo University in Cairo, Thursday, June 4, 2009
Excerpts from President Obama's Cairo Speech, June 4, 2009

Remarks by the President Obama on a New Beginning, Cairo University, Egypt, June 4, 2009 (Video)

A New Beginning

On June 4, the President will give a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and will discuss how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them. 

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Vice President Biden's Visit to Kosovo, May 21 - May 22, 2009

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Statement from the U.S. Embassy Pristina, May 22, 2009

Remarks by the Vice President to the Assembly of Kosovo, May 21, 2009

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 Ambassador Kaidanow and Pristina Mayor Mustafa sign Agreement for New Embassy Grounds
Ambassador Kaidanow and Pristina Mayor Mustafa sign Agreement for New Embassy Grounds, July 1, 2009

Ambassador Kaidanow and Pristina Mayor Mustafa sign Agreement for New Embassy Grounds, July 1, 2009

On July 1, Pristina Mayor Isa Mustafa, in a ceremony at Municipal Hall, signed an agreement with Ambassador Kaidanow granting “right-of-use” to five hectares of land as the site for the permanent U.S. Embassy.  The donation means that plans for the construction of a new U.S. Embassy can move forward. 

Construction is expected to begin in 2013, and the new embassy complex should be completed in 2015.  The Embassy will remain in its current location until the new one is built.   

 

Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Donation to Kosovo, May 28, 2009

Ambassador Tina S. Kaidanow: Remarks upon the USG Donation Ceremony, May 28, 2009

Ambassador Kaidanow (in front) and Minister of Justice Nekibe Kelmendi (with glasses) and Minister of Internal Affairs Zenun Pajiziti, review a few of the many donated items (cameras and fingerprint kits). Photo: Arnor Haxhibeqiri, U.S. Embassy Pristina

Minister Kelmendi, Minister Pajaziti, ladies and gentleman: 

Thank you for joining us here today.  This is a good day, as I have the pleasure of presenting equipment valued at more than $430,000 to Kosovo’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Internal Affairs.  This equipment—which includes two fully-equipped ambulances, thirteen other vehicles, ten fingerprint kits, six digital cameras, and assorted office equipment—will provide your ministries with additional resources to serve and protect the Kosovo people and to enforce the rule of law throughout the country.  It is my privilege, on behalf of the United States government, to provide this gift to Kosovo. (more)

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