Secretary of State arrives in Tokyo to discuss education and scientific cooperation

Missoula, Feb. 17 (Al-Masakin)–U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Tokyo today.  In a speech upon her arrival she said that climate change and clean energy, Afghanistan, Pakistan, nuclear proliferation, the global financial crisis, assisting those around the world afflicted by poverty, natural disasters, and disease, and the Fulbright Exchange and the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.

The Secretary met with two Japanese astronauts and members of Japan’s Special Olympics Committee. “It is an honor for me to meet Dr. Mukai, who is known and admired for her participation in two space shuttle missions. And I wish to acknowledge and welcome Ms. Yamakazi, who is on her way to becoming the first Japanese mother to fly in space when she joins the International Space Station next year,” Mrs. Clinton said.

Mrs. Clinton also saluted the Special Olympics. “I want to congratulate all of the athletes. We salute you for your accomplishments in the athletic arena, as well as the message of peace and kinship that your participation in the Special Olympics sends around the world,” Secretary Clinton said on Tuesday.