Secretary Rice's Visit to England

Secetary Rice's visit to England took her to Liverpool and Blackburn, where she accompanies Foreign Minister Jack Straw. The trip mirrors that which the Secretary and the Foreign Minister made to Alabama last October, underscoring the shared values and cultural links between the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Secretary Rice and Foreign Secretary Straw smile during the Chatham House Audience held at the Ewood Park stadium.	Secretary Rice as she delivers her speech to guests during the Chatham House Audience.	Secretary Rice and Foreign Secretary Straw look on as a class of students sing for them during their visit to the Liverpool Institute of Perorming Arts.	Secretary Rice and Foreign Secretary Straw talk with dancers after watching them perform at the Liverpool Institute of Perorming Arts.
Secretary Rice and British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in their box seats at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.	Secretary Rice meets members of the choir during a visit to Blackburn Cathedral.	Secretary Rice and Foreign Secretary Straw during a joint press availability at Blackburn Town Hall.	Secretary Rice during her speech at a reception hosted by the City of Liverpool, held at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool.