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‘Indian Dream' a global example for liberty, says Hillary Clinton
Narayan Lakshman

Washington: United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday extended a message of felicitation to all Indians, celebrating with them the country's 63rd Independence Day anniversary.

In a statement, Ms. Clinton said, “Each year on August 15th, we join with Indians around the world to honour Mahatma Gandhi and the heroes of the Indian independence movement who proved that great change can be achieved through non-violent resistance.”

Inspired generations

She said that the courage and determination of these leaders had inspired generations of leaders around the world, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others who had advanced the U.S.' own struggle for civil rights and equality.

Commenting on the promise of freedom, tolerance, and prosperity of the “Indian Dream,” Ms. Clinton said that 63 years after independence, India as a world leader continued to offer an example for people who yearn for democracy and liberty around the globe.

On the occasion the Secretary reiterated that the U.S. was committed to further strengthening its cooperation and partnership with India and, as President Obama had noted during the Strategic Dialogue a few months ago, “the relationship between our two countries is unique.”

Ms. Clinton in her congratulatory message said that the bilateral relationship was rooted in common interests, shared values and democratic traditions, and strengthened by extensive people-to-people connections.

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Congratulations to India on the 63rd anniversary of Independence!