Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Daily Press Briefing
Washington, DC
June 11, 2009


Index for Today's Briefing
  • DEPARTMENT
    • Secretary Clinton Travel to Niagara Falls / 100th Anniversary of Signing of Canada-U.S. Boundary Waters Treaty / Meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Cannon


TRANSCRIPT:

Excerpts From the Daily Press Briefing Pertaining to Western Hemisphere Affairs Full Briefing

MR. KELLY: Hey guys, I have a short statement to read at the top. I think as you probably already know, Secretary of State Clinton is traveling to Niagara Falls, New York, and Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Saturday, June 13, to participate in the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Canada-U.S. Boundary Waters Treaty. Secretary Clinton will meet with Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon following the centennial celebration. Secretary Clinton and Foreign Minister Cannon will then hold a joint press avail.

And with that, I’ll go to your questions.

QUESTION: Can I just ask you about that? What exactly is her participation in this ceremony?

MR. KELLY: What exactly is her participation?

QUESTION: Speaking?

MR. KELLY: She’s not speaking, no. But I mean, she – I think she’ll make some brief remarks.

QUESTION: And is this ceremony literally the unveiling of this commemorative stamp?

MR. KELLY: Well, I think it’s to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the treaty.

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