Happy 230th Birthday America. May the next 230 be even more prosperous and a lot browner.

- Mexican President Vicente Fox

Happy July 4th to the American people from your neighbor to the north (that's Canada, in case you've forgotten).

- Prime Minister Stephen Harper

On behalf of all our citizens I'd like to wish David Hasselhoff a speedy recovery from his recent injury. Oh, and also happy July 4th, America.

- Gerhard Schroder, Chancellor of Germany

Wish to express birthday wishes to good friend America. Have special present for you. Will be sending by airmail. LOL.

- Kim Jong Il of North Korea, via Blackberry

Happy Jew-lie 4th to the Jew-loving Americans and that Jew-loving Bush, who's probably a Jew.

- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President of Iran

I would like to wish the American people health and happiness on their day of independance. As a gesture of goodwill, we will be sending back Michael. Do not argue. We insist.

- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain