On the occasion of Romania’s National Day, I would like to congratulate all Romanians on behalf of the Government of the United States.

Our two nations are friends, Allies and partners, and I am glad to see our Strategic Partnership, economic relationship, and people-to-people ties grow stronger year after year. We deeply value Romania’s contributions to NATO missions, as well as your country’s leadership in regional security and energy development.

Later this month, we will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Romanian Revolution of 1989. We applaud the hard work and the sacrifices of the Romanian people to build a free, democratic, and more prosperous Romania.