Secretary Hillary Clinton praises Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew

October 27, 2009
Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew received due praise from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when they met in the White House Treaty Room on October 26, 2009 as this State Department videoclip shows.
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/10/130945.htm

She said: I'm delighted to welcome the Minister Mentor here today. He is no stranger to our country. Singapore is a long and valued partner on so many important issues. And I think it is fair to say, sir, that you have a great many admirers. You're here to accept an important award that is given for lifetime achievement, and I join the many Americans who thank you for your service.

MM Lee: Thank you very much, Secretary of State. I have come at a very important moment in America. It's a time for renewal and resumption of the engagement of America, and particularly Southeast Asia and East Asia. It is a part of the world that will alter the shape of the 21st century.

Secretary Clinton: And so we have our work cut out for us here. (Laughter.) Thank you.

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