On the Anniversary of the Election of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
April 18, 2012
On
behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am
delighted to send best wishes to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on the
seventh anniversary of his election. Pope Benedict has worked tirelessly
to unite people of different beliefs through a shared faith in humanity
and peace.
For the past twenty-eight years, the United States and
the Holy See have worked together to promote peace, fight hunger,
alleviate poverty, and curb the flow of trafficking in persons. On this
anniversary, we reflect on all that we have accomplished, and recommit
ourselves to the work that remains. Congratulations and best wishes as
you continue a historic tradition of tolerance and global understanding.
To me, this is essential Hillary Clinton - so very thoughtful. She is a is sweetheart, and that is something you cannot be taught. It is native.
