Remarks By Secretary Of State Hillary Rodham Clinton And Libyan National Security Adviser Mutassim Qadhafi Before Their Meeting (As Released By The State Department)

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SEC. CLINTON: I am very pleased to welcome Minister Qadhafi here to the State Department. We deeply value the relationship between the United States and Libya. We have many opportunities to deepen and broaden our cooperation. And I'm very much looking forward to building on this relationship. So, Mr. Minister, welcome so much here.

MR. QADHAFI: Thank you.

SEC. CLINTON: Thank you. We're delighted you're here.

MR. QADHAFI: Thank you.

SEC. CLINTON: Thank you all very much.