Romania's National Day
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 28, 2014
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate all Romanians as you celebrate your Unification Day
on December 1.
Ninety-six years ago, the people of Romania created a democracy that guaranteed equality for all nationalities and
religions and protected the freedoms of press, association, and speech. We pay tribute to those visionary leaders and
applaud all those who continue to defend those fundamental rights and strengthen your democracy, rule of law, and
national diversity.
The United States is grateful for Romania’s strong partnership on regional and global security challenges. As NATO
allies, our soldiers serve side-by-side in Afghanistan. They carry out joint military training exercises. And they
collaborate at military bases in your country like Deveselu and Mihail Kogalniceanu.
As you celebrate with family and friends, I look forward to building on our strategic partnership for many years to
come.
ENDS