[wanabidii] Press Releases: Guatemala's Independence Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Guatemala's Independence Day 09/15/2014 02:09 PM EDT Guatemala's Independence Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC September 15, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guatemala as you celebrate the 193rd anniversary of your independence. Vice President Biden’s visit to Guatemala in June reaffirmed the longstanding bonds of friendship between the United States and Guatemala. I was honored to visit your country for the OAS General Assembly in Antigua last year. I admired the work of local textile workers, listened to Guatemalan students sing, and lit a prayer candle at the Church of San Francisco. I was struck by your rich culture and the strength of your people. Our nations are committed to mutual respect for democracy, human rights, and diversity. Our governments are working to strengthen democratic institutions, advance judicial reform, and improve security for all of our citizens. I wish you a festive and joyous Independence Day celebration. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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