First, Madame Secretary's remarks.
Japan's Children's Day
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
May 4, 2010
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, it is my pleasure to offer my warmest wishes to all the boys and girls in Japan as they celebrate Children’s Day on May 5. On this day, Japanese families take the time to celebrate the joys of childhood and family life. For all nations, children are our most precious treasure and a great source of happiness and pride. American and Japanese children have so much in common in their studies, sports, and entertainment. They remind us how close and entwined our societies have become and how linked our futures will be. Both the United States and Japan share a strong commitment to childhood health, safety, and education. We are committed to working together to ensure a peaceful and prosperous future for children in Japan and around the world.
Republic of Korea's Children's Day
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
May 4, 2010
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I offer warm wishes to all the boys and girls of Korea on Children’s Day. On this holiday, Korean families celebrate the joys of childhood and family life. This is also an opportunity to reaffirm the strong commitment that both our countries share to promoting childhood health, safety and education, and to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to live up to his or her full God-given potential.
Many thousands of American children from military families have lived in Korea over the last six decades, and thousands of Korean children have attended school in the United States. Our two countries are stronger and closer because of the cultural understanding and unique perspectives that these children will always carry with them.
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