Ambassador
Ambassador's Speech
AMBASSADOR'S REMARKS FOR PEARL HARBOUR SHIP VISIT'S RECEPTION
April 27, 2007
Good evening. It is a pleasure to be here with all of you tonight in this beautiful setting. I would like to thank the government of Argentina and the city of Buenos Aires for allowing the visit of our ships to your city. I also want to thank the Ministry of Defense and the Argentine Navy for their hard work in hosting the upcoming UNITAS exercise of which these ships will participate. Finally, I want to thank Commodore Snyder, Commander Cooper and the crew of the Pearl Harbor for hosting this wonderful reception.
The United States and Argentina have much in common; including shared democratic values and a vibrant, bilateral relationship. We enjoy a very active and close relationship with the Argentine military and in particular the Navy. It is uncommon to find an Argentine or U.S. naval officer who has not been affiliated with each other's military through a school, an exercise, an exchange or service in the U.S. or Argentina. These relationships are important and facilitate cooperation and understanding. That is why
it is so important to maintain the day to day interaction among our militaries such as ship visits and the upcoming UNITAS exercise to ensure that we remain interoperable partners, easily capable of operating and cooperating together when called upon. Equally important, such events and exercises strengthen our partnership and work toward a common goal of security in this region and throughout the world.
The deployment of these ships demonstrates in a very tangible way that the United States is fully committed to supporting our partner nations in their efforts to enhance security, stability and prosperity throughout the region. I look forward to continuing such activities that strengthen the bond between the United States, Argentina, and other countries in the region.
Thank-you.
