01:30I request Bethany Madison, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for India in Bhutan, to read out the statement from U.S. Department of State.
01:49Thank you. It's an honor to be with you today.
01:55I have a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
01:58The United States extends best wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.
02:05His Holiness continues to inspire people by embodying a message of peace, unity, and compassion.
02:11The United States remains firmly committed to promoting respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Tibetan people.
02:20We respect efforts to preserve Tibetans' distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage, including their ability to freely choose and venerate religious leaders without interference.
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