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Article: GERMANY: 'TEARING DOWN TODAY'S WALLS'
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- November 7, 2009
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BONN, Germany, Nov. 3 -- The government of Germany issued the following news release:
In her speech in front of both houses of Congress, Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her thanks for the unqualified support of the USA for German reunification. She looked at future cooperation and underscored how important the partnership with the United States is for Germany. President Obama too praised Germany, which he described as an "exceptionally strong ally".
Angela Merkel declared that it was a "great honour" for her to have the opportunity to speak in front of both houses of Congress. The Chancellor met briefly with President Obama for talks at the White House before giving her address on ...