Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC June 21, 2013 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I wish to congratulate the people of Slovenia as you celebrate your Statehood Day this June 25. From the time Slovenia declared independence in 1991, your country has been a leader in promoting democracy and human rights and enhancing security around the globe. Together, we have worked to address some of the most pressing challenges of the last two decades. Your pa...