He was speaking at a reception hosted by the Governor General of the Bahamas. See what he said in his speech: “Next year, I know you are all looking forward to celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of your independence – your Golden Anniversary. And with Jamaica celebrating 60 years of independence this year and Belize celebrating 40 years of independence last year, I want to say this: We proudly support and respect your decisions for your future. Relationships are evolving. “Friendships endure.”