Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at Reception Marking Eid ul-Fitr

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2012.  

SECRETARY CLINTON:Good evening, and although I am many weeks overdue in saying it: Eid Mubarak. No matter how belated we are honoring Eid and the end of Ramadan, this is a cherished tradition here at the State Department. And I would like to thank all of you for being here, including the many members of the Diplomatic Corps.

Tonight, our gathering is more somber than any of us would like.…