Remarks with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski Before Their Meeting
Washington, DC
February 25, 2009
SECRETARY CLINTON:
It is a great pleasure to welcome the foreign minister here. You know,
Poland is one of our closest allies, and our relationships between our
two countries, particularly the Polish American community and the many
contributions that they’ve made, make this an even more special
partnership. So, welcome Mr. Minister. FOREIGN MINISTER SIKORSKI: (In Polish.) SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much.
Brazil: Opportunities and Responsibilities
Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State
Secretary Clinton and Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
February 25, 2009
SECRETARY CLINTON:
Good afternoon. I am so pleased to welcome the foreign minister of
Brazil to the State Department. Mr. Minister, our countries have a great
set of opportunities and responsibilities. FOREIGN MINISTER AMORIM: That’s important, then. SECRETARY CLINTON: That’s what we’re going to do. FOREIGN MINISTER AMORIM: That’s important. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you so much. Thank you all.
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U.S., Colombia: Much in Common
Photo Opportunity
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State
Secretary Clinton and Colombian Foreign Minister Jaime Bermúdez Merizalde Before Their Meeting
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
February 25, 2009
SECRETARY CLINTON:
I’m delighted to welcome the foreign minister of Colombia here. It’s a
real pleasure to have the representative of a country that has made so
many strides and so much progress, and we have a lot to talk about
because there is so much we have in common to work on. Welcome. FOREIGN MINISTER MERIZALDE: Thank you very much. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. FOREIGN MINISTER MERIZALDE: Thank you. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you all.
SECRETARY CLINTON: It is a great pleasure to welcome the foreign minister here. You know, Poland is one of our closest allies, and our relationships between our two countries, particularly the Polish American community and the many contributions that they’ve made, make this an even more special partnership. So, welcome Mr. Minister.
