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Thai New Year

Press Statement

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Washington, DC

April 13, 2009

On this, the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year, it is my great pleasure to wish the people of the Kingdom of Thailand a Happy Songkhran holiday. The United States and Thailand have shared a special friendship for over 175 years. As you celebrate this three-day festival, I offer you the best wishes of all Americans that you and your families may have a joyous and peaceful Songkhran.

PRN: 2009/320

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