U.S. CONGRATULATES PEOPLE OF SAN MARINO ON THE FEAST OF SAN MARINO

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT

On the Occasion of the Feast of San Marino

Press Statement

John Kerry

Secretary of State

Washington, DC

September 2, 2014

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People of San Marino, please accept my sincere congratulations as you celebrate your national holiday, the Feast of San Marino, on September 3.

In these tumultuous times, the enduring 1,713-year-old Republic of San Marino is an example to the world. Your Republic’s ability to transcend past difficulty in Europe and remain a pillar of democracy demonstrates the determination of your people and the perseverance of your values. These qualities have made San Marino a valued ally of the United States throughout our shared history of promoting freedom at home and abroad. We continue to rely on your partnership as we work together to protect human rights and to provide humanitarian assistance around the world.

As you celebrate the Feast of San Marino, please accept the warmest wishes of the people of the United States.

U.S. CONGRATULATES THE PEOPLE OF SAN MARINO ON THEIR NATIONAL HOLIDAY

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT 
On the Occasion of the Feast of San Marino
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
August 30, 2013

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of San Marino on the occasion of your national holiday, the Feast of San Marino, on September 3.

San Marino’s commitment to democracy has echoed through the ages. In 1861, at the start of the U.S. Civil War, Abraham Lincoln held up San Marino as proof that a state founded on republican principles can endure.

A century and a half later, these ideals continue to sustain our partnership as we work together to protect human rights, advance economic opportunity and support democracy around the world.

As we further our longstanding ties of friendship in the coming year, I send my best wishes to the people of San Marino for a joyous holiday celebration.