What follows are transcribed remarks made on February 15 by United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a meeting of the United States-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission in Washington, D.C..

Secretary Clinton has noted that US are committed to widening and deepening the relationship between our two countries.

They would like to extend a special welcome to Presidential Adviser Akimova, Justice Minister Lavrynovych, Energy Minister Boyko, Ambassador Tefft, Assistant Secretary Gordon, Ambassador Verveer, Ambassador CdeBaca, and the other distinguished participants here today. Since we began these meetings in December 2009, they have sought to use our partnership commission to plan and introduce concrete actions that improve the life for both of our peoples.

The extent of Ukrainian representation in this room sends a clear message about Ukraine’s commitment and the progress that it seeks to promote.