By Richard A. Grenell US Ambassador to Germany Before the fall of the Iron Curtain, Germany sat on the front lines of a possible nuclear conflict. So Germany and its NATO Allies came together to strengthen the Alliance’s nuclear deterrence through allied nuclear sharing – a key joint project which protected Germany’s security and strengthened …
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Statement by U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell on the German government’s actions against Hizballah “We applaud the German government’s actions today against suspected Hizballah supporters. The government’s decision to act reflects the resolve of the West to confront the global threat posed by Hizballah. Hizballah cannot be allowed to use Europe as a safehaven to support terrorism in …
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From Friday until Sunday, more than 30 heads of state and government and over 100 cabinet ministers from across the globe came together at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) for discussions on major international security challenges. The United States of America will again be represented at the MSC 2020 with a wide-ranging delegation featuring various principals from different branches …
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“We welcome the Western Balkans’ ‘mini-Schengen’ initiative as a way to jump start the free movement of people and commerce. We believe that for this initiative to be successful, it must include everyone in the region, including the Government of Kosovo. The Trump Administration is focused on helping the entire region create economic opportunities and …
Read More» Thank you all for having me. It’s an honor to participate in the 1st European Israel Congress . Providing networking and training opportunities for pro-Israel leaders in Europe is vitally important. Especially at a time when there are multiple threats to Israeli and European security, we must ensure our threat perception remains high. So I want to thank you …
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75 Years of Freedom Roetgen, September 12, 2019 CdA Robin S. Quinville I’m honored to be in Roetgen today – in this small town with a big role in Germany’s history. Standing here, we can see why Roetgen’s geography made it a crucial transit point from its very earliest history. In our time, it meant …
Read More» As the city of Berlin prepares to welcome the mayor of Tehran, Pirouz Hanachi , it is worth remembering that Iran’s most violent terrorist proxy still operates legally within the borders of Germany. Despite its 37-year history of murdering innocent people from Lebanon, Syria, and Thailand to Bulgaria, Spain, and Argentina, Hizballah remains free to recruit and fundraise in Germany . If Germany wants to take a stand against the Assad …
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Remarks for Ambassador Richard Grenell at the Stiftung Familienunternehmen “Putting the Transatlantic Economy on a Free and Fair Footing” Berlin, June 28, 2019 Thank you for that kind introduction. Let me start by thanking the Family-Owned Business Association for having me here to talk about the transatlantic economic relationship. Events like this allow us to …
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Ambassador Grenell took part in the 74th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the liberation of the concentration camp Flossenbürg. Flickr photo album Ambassador Grenell also unveiled a plaque for Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a theologian and anti-Nazi resistance fighter who was murdered in Flossenbürg 74 years ago. #NeverAgain —————————————————————————————————————————————– Ambassador Richard Grenell Remarks at Flossenbürg Liberation Ceremony April 14, …
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Thank you very much for having me. And Thank you to Hillel for organizing this important rally. Today the United Nations Human Rights Council will convene again to discuss a set of phony allegations against the State of Israel. I think it speaks to integrity of the Human Rights Council that we already know what …
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From Friday until Sunday, more than 30 heads of state and government and over 100 cabinet ministers from across the globe came together at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) for discussions on major international security challenges. The United States of America was represented at the MSC 2019 with a wide-ranging delegation. It featured various principals from different branches of …
Read More» As prepared for delivery Good afternoon! It is my pleasure to be here with you today at the 12th annual Transatlantic Business Conference. Thank you, Olaf for the kind introduction. I’d also like to thank AmCham Germany for the great job you’ve done in organizing this annual conference and for the invitation to speak here …
Read More» November 27, 2018 (As delivered) Introduction It is my pleasure to be here with you during your 25th anniversary conference. I am humbled to speak with you today, especially in light of the very important role which Res Humanae has played in fighting HIV and AIDS across this region. We gather together today after having …
Read More» Ambassador Grenell’s Statement Honoring Veterans Every November 11, the United States marks Veterans Day to honor the brave men and women who served in our armed forces. We celebrate the accomplishments, the sacrifice, and the courage of our country’s servicemen and servicewomen, and we draw inspiration from their example. Through their service, they safeguard core …
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Eighty years ago, in 1938, Jewish homes and businesses, cemeteries and synagogues were vandalized and destroyed. Nearly 100 Jewish people lost their lives during the violence. Today, as we remember the devastating events of that night, we must remember that incidents of anti-Semitism are on the rise again in Germany, in the United States, and …
Read More» Zionist Organization of America Superstar Gala New York City, November 4, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Thank you Suzanne. Your friendship and support mean the world to me. I have to begin by thanking Mort Klein for his friendship, encouragement, support . . . and daily emails. Without Mort my inbox would be so much easier …
Read More» (Focus Online, August 14, 2018) As many U.S. sanctions against the Iranian regime kicked back in this past week, the world watched as the people of Iran protested across the country. They were not protesting U.S. sanctions; they were calling for reform and accountability of their own government. Instead of “Death to America,” they shouted …
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FRAPORT Airlift 70th Anniversary Commemoration Frankfurt, June 26, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Minister-President Bouffier, it is an honor to join you in commemorating the Berlin Airlift. 70 years ago today, and continuing during the ensuing months, food and fuel was loaded on aircrafts bound for Berlin every two to three minutes. The logistics work …
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USS Mount Whitney Reception Kiel, June 15, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Vice Admiral Franchetti, Captain Aguilar, first of all, I would like to thank you for welcoming us all on board the USS Mount Whitney. I also want to thank the City of Kiel for their great hospitality. Germany has been a great host to …
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Policies on Women’s Health and Cancer Screening June 13, 2018 Ambassador Richard Thank you for coming to the Embassy today to highlight women’s health and cancer screening. I am especially pleased to be able to welcome Ambassador Nancy Brinker and the other distinguished panelists to advance these discussions on issues I care about deeply. As …
Read More» Visit of AIPAC (The American Israel Public Affairs Committee) to Germany Berlin, June 12, 2018 Ambassador Richard Grenell Thank you Phil de Toledo, Howard Kohr, Lillian Pinkus, and Richard Fishman. It is a privilege to welcome members of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to Berlin. Father Desbois, it is a pleasure to meet you. …
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Assistant Secretary Mitchell’s Remarks at Marshall Plan 70th Anniversary Commemoration. Tuesday, April 3, 2018, 3:30 p.m. Thanks for that introduction, Rob. I appreciate the opportunity to speak this afternoon and am grateful to the Marshall Foundation for organizing today’s event. We are here to mark the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan. Seven decades ago, …
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From Rebels to Democrats – A New Assessment of an Old Relationship. German-American Relations from 1848 to Today GSI (Gustav-Stresemann-Institute e.V Bonn) Symposium Berlin, March 19, 2018 CDA Kent Logsdon Dr. h.c. Erik Bettermann (President, GSI), Dr. Ansgar Burghof (Director General, GSI), Dr. Darrel Colson (President of Wartburg College) State Council Ulrike Hiller (Plenipotentiary for …
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Transatlantic Cyber Dialogue — AICGS/Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung Berlin, March 15, 2018 CDA Kent Logsdon Flickr photo album Thank you, Dr. Janes, for inviting me to participate this evening. At the U.S. Mission in Germany, we have worked closely on numerous occasions with the Hans Seidel Stiftung and the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies. We appreciate the exceptional work you …
Read More» CDA Kent Logsdon Remarks: Aspen Institute Deutschland’s Conference on Artificial Intelligence March 14, 2018 Ladies and Gentlemen: Thank you for the opportunity to speak today. When I was first approached by Rüdiger and Tyson about the possibility of speaking at this conference, I was intrigued. Artificial Intelligence technologies are already positively influencing each of our lives and hold the promise to make …
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TechForum: Journalism 2.0 Heidelberg, March 3, 2018 CDA Kent Logsdon Thank you, Jakob, for giving me a few minutes to greet the participants of this ambitious and important forum. I commend you all for giving up a weekend to discuss some of the most important issues affecting not only the future of journalism, but also …
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From Friday until Sunday, more than 30 heads of state and government and over 100 cabinet ministers from across the globe came together at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) for discussions on major international security challenges. The United States of America was represented at the MSC 2018 with a wide-ranging delegation. It featured the following principals from different branches …
Read More» On behalf of the U.S. Mission to Germany it is a great honor to send my greetings to the distinguished audience of the Ludwig Erhard Gipfel. I regret that I am unable to join you today. The topics on your agenda – the digital revolution and the impact of innovation on the financial economy – …
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Reception before the Lighting of a Menorah on Pariser Platz Berlin, December 12, 2017 CdA Kent Logsdon Good evening. Rabbi Teichtal, we are honored to welcome with you so many friends from the Jewish community, the German government, and the diplomatic community to the Embassy to celebrate with us the first night of Hanukkah. …
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AmCham Goose Dinner Berlin, December 7, 2017 CdA Kent Logsdon It’s a pleasure to join you this evening at AmCham’s annual Goose Dinner. It’s the best kind of tradition – one that brings people together. Like most of us here this evening, I have strong personal connections to Germany. I did an exchange year at …
Read More» Lions Club International (Berlin-Airport Club) Berlin, November 13, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Ms. Lutter, thank you for your kind introduction, and thank you also to Mr. Schulz, for the invitation to join you this evening. This summer, I had the pleasure of welcoming a group of participants in the International Lions Youth Exchange to the …
Read More» As prepared for delivery Keeping Transatlantic Trade & Investment on a Sustainable Footing 11th Transatlantic Business Conference Next Steps: Cooperation & Prosperity in the Transatlantic Marketplace Frankfurt/Main, October 26, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Thank you, Olaf Gersemann. Bernhard Mattes, President AmCham Germany Eveline Metzen, Dieter Kempf, President, BDI Ministerin Zypries, John Boehner, AmCham members, Ladies …
Read More» 10th Anniversary of the Graduate School of North American Studies at the Free University Berlin Anniversary Conference Theme: The Fault Lines of Democracy: Conversations, Contestations and Cross-Cultural Comparisons Berlin, October 20, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Professor Hoffmann-Holland, Ambassador Dion, Professor Haselstein, Professor Fluck, congratulations to you, the entire faculty and staff, the students and the …
Read More» Transatlantic Youth Conference Honoring the 100th Birthday of President John F. Kennedy Berlin, October 17, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Thank you, Britta Weck. Thomas Liljeberg-Markuse (Managing Director, FEZ-Berlin), Bernd Grospitz, (Assistant Director, FEZ-Berlin), Michael Kunsmann (Program Manager, FEZ-Berlin), I would like to thank FEZ-Berlin for your hospitality. We have worked with you before. It’s always …
Read More» Grand Opening of IBM’s Global Government Industry Lab at the Watson Industry of Things Innovation Center Munich, October 11, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Thank you, Sanjay Brahmawar (General Manager, Watson IoT). It is a pleasure and a privilege to join you here today at the Watson Industry of Things Innovation Center. The addition of a …
Read More» Startupnight Berlin Berlin, September 8, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Thank you, Cem Erguen-Müller, for giving me the chance to welcome you all to Berlin’s Startupnight – one of the biggest start-up events in Europe. Mark Nietwetberg, Deutsche Telekom is a great location for this program. The evening is just getting started, but Cem, I would …
Read More» Christopher Street Day Chargé d’ Affaires Kent Logsdon Berlin, July 22, 2017 For the sixth year in a row, the U.S. Embassy has been a part of Berlin’s Christopher Street Day parade. We are proud to be back. It’s important. We need to do more than just talk about the human rights – …
Read More» Opening of the 56th Annual German-American Volksfest Berlin, July 21, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Herr Wollenschlaeger, District Mayor Angelika Schöttler, [TBD: Member of Berlin House of Representatives], Marcus Thieme, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to celebrate with you the opening of the annual German-American Volksfest. For 56 years, the Volksfest has brought …
Read More» Dancing to Connect for Refugee Integration Freiburg, July 18, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Vielen Dank Friederike. Ich möchte mich auch beim großartigen Team des Deutsch-Amerikanischen Instituts bedanken, das sich so unermüdlich für den Erfolg dieses neuen Dancing-to-Connect-Projektes eingesetzt hat. Ein ganz besonderer Dank geht an Uta Schröder, die diese Veranstaltung koordiniert und organisiert hat. Man …
Read More» World Refugee Day/ McDonald’s Award Berlin, June 20, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Last year, McDonalds Deutschland was honored with one of the U.S. State Department’s highest commendations — the Award for Corporate Excellence in recognition of its programs to help refugees integrate into German society and the German economy. There was an official ceremony at …
Read More» Opening of the Annual Conference of the German Association for American Studies at Hanover University U.S. Consul General Richard Yoneoka June 8, 2017 As prepared for delivery Dear Dr. Strutz, (Vice President of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University at Hanover) Dear Prof. Dr. Birkle, (American Studies Professor at Philipps University Marburg and President of the German …
Read More» RIAS Berlin Commission’s Annual Awards Ceremony Berlin, June 12, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Thank you, Petra Gute. Erik Kirschbaum, all the best in your new role as Executive Director of the RIAS Commission. You have some big shoes to fill. Rainer Hasters has done a fantastic job. Dr. Willi Steul, thank you for your hospitality …
Read More» Opening of Anti-Human Trafficking Exhibition Berlin, May 30, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Deputy Police President Margarete Koppers, it is an honor to join you today. Human trafficking is an issue that countries around the world face – including in my country, and here in yours. The notion of modern-day slavery is one that touches …
Read More» Delta Air Lines Inaugural Flight Event Berlin: Berlin Tegel to New York JFK Berlin Tegel Airport, May 26, 2017 CDA Kent Logsdon Meine sehr verehrten Damen und Herren, ich freue mich, anlässlich des erneuten Delta-Direktflugangebotes von Berlin nach New York, heute bei Ihnen sein zu können. I am delighted to join you today to for …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary February 28, 2017 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and citizens of America: Tonight, as we mark the conclusion of our celebration of Black History …
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Remarks by Secretary Mattis at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis Feb. 17, 2017 Thank you very much. Thank you. And excellencies and colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. And thank you, Madam Minister, for your historically informed and stirring words. They remind me of the legacy now shared …
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The vision of civil rights legend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the vibrancy of Black History Month were alive at the U.S. Embassy’s intercultural celebration hosted by Chargé d’Affaires Kent Logsdon and Cultural Affairs Officer Michelle Logsdon on February 2. Approximately 100 distinguished German religious, government, and civil society leaders attended the event. In …
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President Trump delivered this inaugural address on January 20, 2017. THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of …
Read More» December 19, 2016 Christmas Market Tragedy in Berlin, Germany We are deeply saddened by today’s horrendous events at a Christmas market in Berlin. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members of those killed, and we hope for a speedy recovery for the many injured. The United States stands firmly with the German people …
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United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power’s Visit to Berlin, June 8-9, 2016 United States Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power traveled to Berlin June 8-9 to meet with German government officials, members of German civil society and refugees residing in Germany and to receive the 2016 Henry A. Kissinger Prize , bestowed in recognition of “her determined pursuit …
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In his guest lecture for Berlin’s Hertie School of Governance March 22, 2016, Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Danny Russel provided clear views on some thorny policy issues – international rules-based order in East Asia, freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, aligned U.S. and Chinese interests, and the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank. …
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John Kerry Secretary of State Treaty Room Washington, DC February 29, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody. Well, Frank-Walter and I wanted to take advantage of Leap Year, the extra day in February, so we figured we’d get together once again. We are hardly, hardly strangers. We spent an enormous amount of time in Vienna, …
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John Kerry Secretary of State Bayerischer Hof Hotel Munich, Germany February 13, 2016 Thank you, Wolfgang. Thank you very much. Well, Wolfgang, thank you for reminding me that everything I’m doing now is a last. (Laughter.) It’s a little – depending on what I decide to do, so maybe not. (Laughter.) I am really happy …
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John Kerry Secretary of State Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura Munich, Germany February 12, 2016 Well, good evening, everybody. Let me start by thanking Foreign Minister Steinmeier and the people of Germany for hosting this important meeting of the International Syria Support Group on the margins of the …
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As Prepared for Delivery Remarks by Ambassador Michael Froman at the Munich Security Conference February 12, 2016 Munich, Germany Thank you. Since its first meeting over 50 years ago, the Munich Security Conference has changed in many ways. It has grown from what was called a “transatlantic family meeting” into a truly global gathering. Discussions …
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February 03, 2016 Remarks by the President at Islamic Society of Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland THE PRESIDENT: Well, good afternoon. And, Sabah, thank you for the wonderful introduction and for your example — your devotion to your faith and your education, and your service to others. You’re an inspiration. You’re going to be a fantastic doctor. …
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President Obama’s final State of the Union January 13, 2016 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year that I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to make it a little shorter. (Applause.) I …
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Remarks by the President on Common-Sense Gun Safety Reform East Room 11:43 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Mark, I want to thank you for your introduction. I still remember the first time we met, the time we …
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Remarks of President Barack Obama Weekly Address The White House January 1, 2016 Happy New Year, everybody. I am fired up for the year that stretches out before us. That’s because of what we’ve accomplished together over the past seven. Seven years ago, our businesses were losing 800,000 jobs a month. They’ve now created jobs …
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Video STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT Cabinet Room 5:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: In my first inaugural address, I committed this country to the tireless task of combating climate change and protecting this planet for future generations. Two weeks ago, in Paris, I said before the world that we needed a strong …
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“Today we’re formally announcing – the United States – that we are part of what we are calling the High Ambition Coalition”, said the Secretary of State in Paris on December 9th. Speech (full text) Video
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WASHINGTON, DC — In this week’s address, the President praised our country’s resilience in the face of terrorism, and discussed how we will keep America safe. Our military has been stepping up its campaign to destroy ISIL, and our airstrikes are hitting ISIL harder than ever before. The President emphasized that we will continue to …
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“Let that be our common purpose in Paris: A world that is worthy of our children”, said President Obama at the United Nations Climate Change conference in Paris. Speech Video
Read More» Remarks at a Lighting Ceremony John Kerry, Secretary of State U.S. Embassy Paris, France November 16, 2015 AMBASSADOR HARTLEY: Welcome, everybody. I am honored and privileged to introduce you to a true friend of France and a person who has been fighting for freedom and liberty all his life, our Secretary of State John …
Read More» The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release November 13, 2015 Statement by the President on the Situation in Paris THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I just want to make a few brief comments about the attacks across Paris tonight. Once again, we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians. This is an attack not just …
Read More» Germany’s Political Leadership in Europe Botschafter Konferenz / German Chiefs-of-Mission Conference Berlin, August 24, 2015 Ambassador John B. Emerson Thank you, Stephan Kornelius. Thank you, State Secretary Ederer, Mr. Kotthaus I had the privilege of attending the Botschafter Konferenz (BOKO) last year. Thank you for inviting me back, and I look forward to sharing some …
Read More» Ambassador John Emerson Carl Graf von Hohenthal, ladies and gentlemen, Kimberly and I would quite simply like to say thank you to the AmCham community. We have had the opportunity to meet with many of your members, not only here in Berlin but in Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Neuss, and Isny as well! And …
Read More» Ladies and gentlemen, Let me first say thank you to our hosts, the German Development Agency and the German Lesbian and Gay Federation. State Secretary Gudrun Kopp, Axel Hochrein, the United States knows we can better advance our mutual goals by working with like-minded partners – and that is why we welcome and support Germany …
Read More» Ambassador John Emerson Vielen Dank, Nicola Brüning, und herzlichen Glückwünsch an BMW zum neuen i3. Thorsten Mattig, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am very interested in hearing more about BMW i Ventures. Two weeks ago, Kimberly and I visited BMW’s manufacturing plant in Munich. We were very impressed, not only by the …
Read More» Ambassador John B. Emerson Sehr geehrter Professor Pinkwart, ich möchte Ihnen und Ihren Kollegen an der Handelshochschule Leipzig für die Gelegenheit danken, auf dem jährlichen HHL-Forum zu sprechen. Bedauerlicherweise konnte ich nicht an der gesamten Konferenz teilnehmen. Die Themen, die Sie hier behandelt haben – von den Finanzmärkten und dem Unternehmertum bis hin zu Innovationen …
Read More» Ambassador John B. Emerson Thank you, Bernhard Mattes. Ulrich Grillo, State Secretary Herkes, Members of the AmCham and the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie, Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure and a privilege to participate in the seventh annual Transatlantic Business Conference. I would like to thank the FAZ Institut, the Commerzbank, Deloitte and AmCham Germany …
Read More» Ambassador John Emerson Thank you, Jürgen Fitschen, for your kind words. I would also like to thank the Deutsche Bank for its hospitality this evening. My wife Kimberly would have loved to be here but at this moment she is on an airplane to Los Angeles with our oldest daughter who is starting at Stanford …
Read More» Ambassador John Emerson Thank you, Michael Meißner Doug de Vos and the entire Amway team, congratulations on the opening of Amway’s first business center in Germany. Amway is one of the largest private companies in the United States. It is a worldwide leader in direct selling, with more than three million Independent Business Owners. Amway’s …
Read More» Ambassador John B. Emerson Friedrich, thank you for that warm welcome. We already feel that we have made many friends. I can tell by looking around this room and seeing the smiles on your faces that we are going to make many, many more. I want to thank everybody for the wonderful warm welcome that …
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