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DATELINE/CITY: November 24, 2009 - Washington, DC
FORMAT: Soundbites and broll
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STORY SUMMARY: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vice President Joseph Biden host Prime Minister Singh of India and discuss issues to promote relationships between the two countries.
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SOUNDBITES:
CLIP CONTAINING 7 SOUNDBITES AND BROLL
Soundbite #1 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Summary: Secretary Clinton talks about the importance of working together on shared goals.
Verbatim: "That the ability and the commitment of India and the United States to work together will be critical to our successes in both nations in addressing common challenges and achieving shared goals in the 21st century."
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Soundbite #2 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Summary: Secretary Clinton comments on working together on bilateral issues with the Indian Prime Minister.
Verbatim: "So, Mr. Prime Minister, this is a very auspicious occasion for us. And we work with you to achieve the goals that you have stood for throughout your entire public career. We are grateful for the history and friendship that already unites us, and we are committed to building on that in the years to come."
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TRT: :27
Soundbite #3 Vice President Joseph Biden
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Summary: Vice President Biden states that our two countries should work together to influence the world.
Verbatim: "Well increasingly now we recognize our partnership and expand it to how we can deal with the relationships that both of us together can make a positive impact on and influence the world, and I literally mean that, influence the world."
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Soundbite #4 Vice President Joseph Biden
Summary: Vice President Biden and Secretary Clinton toast Prime Minister
Singh
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Verbatim: "That as we adapt to this new century, as we enter this new era of growth and prosperity, as we remake ourselves, that India and America and our partnership will help remake the world. To India and to the Prime Minister and Mrs. Kaur."
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Soundbite #5 Prime Minister Singh of India
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Summary: Prime Minister Singh reflects on the relationship between the U.S. and India.
Verbatim: "The Civil Nuclear Initiative was a turning point in our relations. We already fought an intense and wide ranging cooperative engagement in all areas of human endeavor. In pursing this, our shared values, common interests, and the vitality and creativity of our peoples, are our greatest assets."
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Soundbite #6 Prime Minister Singh of India
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Summary: Prime Minister Singh discusses the shared goal of defeating terrorism in Afghanistan to stabilize the region.
Verbatim: "We have a shared interest in promoting prosperity and stability in the Asia Pacific region. We have a common stake in peace and development in Afghanistan and in defeating terrorism in South Asia and beyond."
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Soundbite #7 Prime Minister Singh of India
Summary: Prime Minister Singh toasts to friendship between the U.S. and
India.
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Verbatim: "And to greater and greater friendship between India and the United States of America."
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