English subtitles for clip: File:President Obama’s Message for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 2012-06-05.ogv
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1 00:00:00,367 --> 00:00:03,600 Your Majesty; on the historic occasion of your 2 00:00:03,600 --> 00:00:07,432 Diamond Jubilee, Michelle and I send you and all the British 3 00:00:07,432 --> 00:00:11,032 people and members of the Commonwealth the heartfelt 4 00:00:11,032 --> 00:00:13,933 congratulations of the American people. 5 00:00:13,933 --> 00:00:19,265 In war and in peace, in times of plenty and times of hardship, 6 00:00:19,265 --> 00:00:21,666 the United States and the United Kingdom have shared a 7 00:00:21,667 --> 00:00:23,800 special relationship. 8 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:26,266 We've stood tall and strong. 9 00:00:26,265 --> 00:00:29,065 And together, we've faced some of the greatest challenges this 10 00:00:29,065 --> 00:00:31,299 world has known. 11 00:00:31,300 --> 00:00:34,567 While many presidents and prime ministers have come and gone, 12 00:00:34,567 --> 00:00:37,633 Your Majesty's reign has endured. 13 00:00:37,633 --> 00:00:40,233 As I said last year at Buckingham Palace, 14 00:00:40,232 --> 00:00:43,232 that makes Your Majesty both a living witness to the power of 15 00:00:43,232 --> 00:00:48,199 our alliance and a chief source of its resilience. 16 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:52,900 As a steadfast ally, loyal friend and tireless leader, 17 00:00:52,899 --> 00:00:55,933 Your Majesty has set an example of resolve that will 18 00:00:55,933 --> 00:00:57,899 be long-celebrated. 19 00:00:57,899 --> 00:01:00,699 And as we work together to build a better future for the next 20 00:01:00,700 --> 00:01:05,165 generation, it is gratifying to know that the bonds between our 21 00:01:05,165 --> 00:01:09,533 nations remain indispensable to our two countries and 22 00:01:09,533 --> 00:01:11,233 to the world. 23 00:01:11,233 --> 00:01:13,800 In honor of your 60 extraordinary years on the 24 00:01:13,799 --> 00:01:17,966 throne, communities across the Commonwealth have lit thousands 25 00:01:17,966 --> 00:01:19,799 of jubilee beacons. 26 00:01:19,799 --> 00:01:22,233 And may the light of Your Majesty's crown continue to 27 00:01:22,233 --> 00:01:24,667 reign supreme for many years to come.