Secretary Clinton Celebrates First International Sports Exchange With Japan

Posted by DipNote Bloggers / August 09, 2011

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr., 16 Japanese youth baseball and softball players, and four coaches participating in the U.S. Department of State’s first international sports exchange with Japan on August 9, 2011. During the meeting, Secretary Clinton reiterated U.S. support for Japan as the country recovers and rebuilds following the March 2011 natural disasters. The Secretary also highlighted the role of sports to empower young people worldwide and how international sports exchange programs provide an opportunity for participating youth and the Americans they meet to share and learn how sports can play an important role in overcoming adversity.

Secretary Clinton and Cal Ripken, Jr., discussed his upcoming trip to Japan as a Public Diplomacy Envoy and the strong relationship between the people of… more »