As always, even from her hospital bed, our Hillary remembers Haiti, a country dear to her and to me.
Haiti's Independence Day
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
December 31, 2012
On
behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am
delighted to send best wishes to the people of Haiti as you celebrate
your 209th anniversary of independence this January 1.
As the
second-oldest republic in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti blazed a trail
of independence that has inspired others seeking freedom and dignity.
For more than two centuries Haitians have met and overcome challenges,
even in the most difficult circumstances.
The United States is
proud to be Haiti’s neighbor and partner today and in the years to come
supporting Haiti's work to ensure that every Haitian is able to live up
to his or her god-given potential. May this year, and many to come,
bring peace, prosperity and stability.
