St. Martin News Network - Sarah looking at Caribbean having a closer working relationship with U.S. Secretary of State Clinton.

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Philipsburg- Leader of Government and Commissioner of Constitutional Affairs Sarah Wescot-Williams, says she is very pleased with the appointment of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State of the United States, and sees this as a another step forward to the Obama Administration working much closer with the Caribbean region, often considered as the United States' third border.

Clinton during a diplomatic reception at Washington Union Station on January 20, hours after the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States stated that she expected to deepen engagement with countries as part of the effort to bring about more productive relations with America's trading partners.

"We need US engagement with our region as there are a number of issues that need the attention of the US. In these trying economic times, matters such as trade and investments, education, health and combating crime are top priorities.

"I do believe that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will do a great job and I look forward to this engagement with the region," Leader of Government Sarah Wescot-Williams (GIS) on Sunday.