[wanabidii] Press Releases: On the Occasion of Koningsdag in the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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 Koningsdag in the Kingdom of the Netherlands 04/24/2015 05:06 PM EDT On the Occasion of Koningsdag in the Kingdom of the Netherlands Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 24, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of the Netherlands as you celebrate Koningsdag on April 27. The United States and the Netherlands share a deep friendship, rooted in our commitment to democracy and rule of law. Our partnership dates back as far as the first intrepid Dutch explorers who navigated the shores of the New World and established New Amsterdam, where New York City stands today. This year also marks the 70th anniversary of your liberation during World War II. The United States and the Netherlands have deepened our friendship in the seven decades since. To this day, we work hand in hand for the cause of peace, prosperity, and freedom in Europe and throughout the world. I felt the warm embrace of your countrymen when I visited The Hague last year. I also look forward to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima’s visit to the United States in June. His Majesty is a voice of clarity and conviction on environmental issues like water security. If we are to successfully reach an international agreement on climate change in Paris this December, we will need his continued engagement—and your entire nation’s support. The Dutch people have much to celebrate on this day of “orange madness.” I wish you peace and prosperity in the year ahead. 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

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