SECRETARY OF COMMERCE M. GUTIERREZ SPEAKS AT SIXTH ANNUAL WHITE HOUSE DIWALI CELEBRATION
October 24, 2008
October 24, 2008
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the text of the following speech:
Good afternoon. Happy Diwali and Sal Mubarak. It's an honor to be here with all of you.
Today's celebration marks the sixth year that the White House has gathered for this "Festival of Light."
In a few minutes, I'll participate in the lighting of the diya [dee-VAH], associated with hope for the future, spiritual renewal and the triu . . .
Good afternoon. Happy Diwali and Sal Mubarak. It's an honor to be here with all of you.
Today's celebration marks the sixth year that the White House has gathered for this "Festival of Light."
In a few minutes, I'll participate in the lighting of the diya [dee-VAH], associated with hope for the future, spiritual renewal and the triu . . .