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Transcript: SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTONSECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON DELIVERS VIDEOTAPED REMARKS ON THE OCCASION OF EID AL-FITR
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- September 19, 2009
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Washington Transcript Service
09-19-2009
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON DELIVERS
VIDEOTAPED REMARKS ON THE OCCASION OF EID AL-FITR,
AS RELEASED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
SPEAKER: SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
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CLINTON: Hello, and Eid Mubarak. I'm delighted to celebrate the
end of Ramadan by wishing all of you a happy Eid.
In 1996, my husband and I were privileged to host the first ever
White House Eid celebration, which has now become a tradition. And this
year, I hosted an Iftar at the State Department, with Muslims and non-Muslims
attending. We hope that reinforces every year that all faiths have a home
here in the ...