Clinton stresses int’l relationships in July 4th remarks

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton welcomed diplomats to U.S. embassies around the world, stressing the need for international partnerships to solve global problems.

“Our fates and our fortunes are intertwined like never before,” Clinton said in a pretaped message. “No one nation can meet today’s global challenges alone.”

“It is fitting that we open our doors and share this day with our friends and neighbors around the world,” Clinton said, citing the outreach detailed in President Obama’s speech in Cairo last month. Clinton expressed a desire to “renew our commitment to democracy, tolerance, and justice” in the embassy gatherings.

“So I hope that today’s celebration will become tomorrow’s partnership,” she added.