[wanabidii] Press Releases: Germany'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: Germany's National Day 10/02/2014 05:06 PM EDT Germany's National Day Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC October 2, 2014 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Germany as you celebrate the Day of German Unity on October 3.   I will always have a personal connection to Germany.  When my father served in Berlin as a Foreign Service Officer after World War II, I learned to speak German and came to love the culture, architecture, and beauty of the country.   Just last year, on my first trip abroad as Secretary, I returned to Berlin and walked its streets – past the Reichstag, past the Brandenburg Gate.  I marveled not just at the miles Germany has traveled, but at the journey we have traveled together since the fall of the Berlin Wall almost twenty five years ago.   Today, the ties that bind the United States and Germany remain stronger than ever.  Our partnership is critical for promoting security and stability in Afghanistan, the Middle East, and beyond.  Germany is our largest trading partner in Europe, and we look forward to deepening those ties as we work together for an ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.   On this anniversary, we give thanks for Germany’s many contributions to the prosperity and security of Europe and to the wider world. 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