American-German Relations

Floor Speech

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, as cochair of the German-
American Caucus, I rise to highlight this important juncture in
European security strategy, the shared economic opportunities, and the
future prosperity of both nations.

Yesterday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the United States
for bilateral meetings with the Obama administration. While the primary
topic was mutual security, the visit also afforded an opportunity to
display the strong ties between our two great countries.

This relationship is immediately visible through the thousands of
businesses, on both sides of the Atlantic, which provide employment and
help support local economies. As two of the world's largest economies,
opportunities for trade and investment are plentiful. Annually,
hundreds of thousands of tourists from our respective nations travel to
experience the landmarks, culture, and elements that define both as
nations.

Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak for many of my colleagues when I say
that Chancellor Merkel's visit was certainly welcomed, and we look
forward to building on our relationship.

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