[wanabidii] Press Releases: On the Occasion of Romania's National Day

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: On the Occasion of Romania's National Day 11/30/2015 09:59 AM EST On the Occasion of Romania's National Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC November 30, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate all Romanians on the celebration of your Unification Day. Nearly a century ago, a group of Romanian leaders came together to establish a united, democratic state that promoted the equality and freedom of its citizens. Today, we honor those early visionaries and those who have followed in their footsteps, dedicating themselves to advancing the shared values of dignity and human rights around the world. This year marks 135 years since the beginning of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania, a friendship rooted in our joint commitment to embrace democratic governance and the rule of law, to promote the prosperity of our citizens through expanded trade and investment, and to stand together as NATO Allies in pursuit of a Europe whole, free, and at peace. We are particularly proud that American soldiers, sailors, aviators, and marines have served shoulder-to-shoulder with their Romanian counterparts in defense of liberty and justice across the globe, most recently in Afghanistan. As you mark this special day, we look forward to deepening and strengthening our partnership for many years to come. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520