WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State:
On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the Kingdom of Denmark on the occasion of your Constitution Day.
This year marks a significant milestone in our bilateral history: 225 years of friendship and uninterrupted diplomatic ties. As the United States observes its own 250th anniversary of independence, we recognize the durability of a partnership spanning more than two centuries. This relationship is underpinned by deep historical connections, including the nearly 1.5 million Americans of Danish descent who contribute to the cultural fabric of our nation from its very beginning.
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