You are now recognized for your Opening Statement thank you mr chairman and thank you Ranking Member newness i have appreciate the opportunity to speak again to the members of this committee. First let me offer my thanks to the men and women of the u. S. Department of state who have committed their professional lives to support the Foreign Policy work of the United States in particular i want to thank my staff at the u. S. Mission to the European Union your integrity dedication and hard work often performed without public acclaim or recognition serve as a shining example of true Public Service and i am personally grateful to work beside you each and every day it is my honor to serve as the u. S. Ambassador to the European Union the u. S. Mission to the e. U. Is the direct link between the United States and the European Union and its members. Americas longest standing allies and one of the largest economic blocs in the world every day i work to support a strong united and peaceful europ
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