Hillary Clinton's Greetings on Burma's Independence Day

As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has diligently greeted countries as they celebrate their national days and important holidays.  I have shared many of those greetings but not all.  To do have done so, I actually would have had to give up my day job.  This one is special.  On her penultimate  official trip as Secretary of State (we doubt, given her doctors' orders and Victoria Nuland's comment today,  that she will travel in these transition weeks) she arrived in Burma on Air Force One with President Obama.

It was a dramatic moment for both countries. 

Here are her remarks on the occasion of Burma's Independence Day.

Burma Independence Day

Press Statement

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Washington, DC

January 3, 2013

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On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of your country as you celebrate your Independence Day on January 4. Together, our two countries have been working on a number of important issues, and we are pleased with the steady process of reform. 2012 saw a number of historic steps forward in the development of our bilateral relationship, including the reestablishment of normal diplomatic relations, and President Obama and I both enjoyed our visit in November of last year. We look forward to continuing to deepen our partnership and cooperation in the years to come. In the spirit of our long lasting friendship, I wish your country continued prosperity and a joyful Independence Day celebration.