[wanabidii] Press Releases: Grenada'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: Grenada's Independence Day 02/06/2015 04:25 PM EST Grenada's Independence Day Press Conference John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC February 6, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique as you celebrate the 41st anniversary of your independence on February 7. I’ll never forget when our two countries were hit by Hurricane Ivan in 2004. I watched with horror as the devastating storm enveloped your capital before descending on Florida. My office immediately sent water, blankets, and first aid kits to those affected. My wife, Teresa, traveled to New York to pack supplies and console Caribbean expats in both English and French. And when the waters receded and the wind died, America stood side-by-side with Grenada. Together we built tents for teachers to live and work in. We delivered kitchen utensils so that students could eat hot meals. We replanted the nutmeg trees that make your island famous. And we repaired the orange roofs of St. George, one by one. Our nations have seen tearful days and uplifting ones. But our common values will continue to unite us in the future – how we celebrate diversity, advance justice and prosperity, and work each day for peace from the Windward Islands to the Gulf of Mexico. On this joyous occasion, I wish all people of the Isle of Spice a happy Independence Day. 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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