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Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Gidwitz at the Cercle de Lorraine

“Security and Prosperity in a New Era of Geopolitical Competition.” Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Gidwitz at the Cercle de Lorraine January 24, 2019 Distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; good afternoon. Let me begin by thanking Cercle de Lorraine for the invitation and for the opportunity to speak to you today about the Trans-Atlantic partnership. I’ve ...

By U.S. Embassy in Belgium | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches | Tags: Cercle de Lorraine, F-35, Geopolitical competition, National security, Protecting fair trade, Protecting national interest, Shared history, US Trade negotiations, WTO reform

Ambassador Gidwitz Remarks at the American European Community Association Reception

Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Gidwitz American European Community Association Wednesday, November 14, 2018 CEO Christophe de Callatay; Chairman Leonard Schrank; Foreign Minister Reynders; Ambassador Sondland; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; good evening. Let me begin by thanking AECA for the invitation and for your important work in strengthening Trans-Atlantic understanding. While I’m a “new-ish” Ambassador ...

By U.S. Embassy in Belgium | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Belgium | Tags: American European Community Association, F-35

Ambassador Gidwitz and Couvin commemorate the liberation of Petite-Chapelle by African-American soldiers in 1918.

“It is with great pride that I have the honor to join all of you by this roadside in Petite-Chapelle today. We are here to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of the men of the 370th U.S. Infantry Regiment who, 100 years ago this year, were fighting alongside the French 10th Army, in part because ...

By U.S. Embassy in Belgium | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Belgium | Tags: Ebony Doughboys, Lest We Forget, Minorities, Petite-Chapelle

Ambassador Gidwitz’s Remarks at the 370th Infantry Regiment Commemoration Event

Ambassador Gidwitz’s Remarks at the 370th Infantry Regiment Commemoration Event Petite-Chapelle, Couvin, Belgium October 4, 2018 Mayor Douniaux, members of the Cabinet of Couvin, ladies, gentlemen, students, honored guests. Since my arrival as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, I have attended a number of commemoration ceremonies to honor Americans who made the ultimate ...

By U.S. Embassy in Belgium | 5 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Belgium | Tags: 370th Infantry Regiment

Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Gidwitz to the Federation of Belgian Enterprises

Remarks by Ambassador Ronald Gidwitz to the Luncheon hosted by the Federation of Belgian Entreprises Monday, September 24, 2018, FEB Headquarters President Gilliot and CEO Timmermans; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen. Good afternoon. It’s my honor and pleasure to join you today. I’ve been in Brussels for a little over two months now. We’re neighbors ...

By U.S. Embassy in Belgium | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Issues, News, Policy, Speeches, Trade, U.S. & Belgium | Tags: Federation of Belgian Enterprises

Ambassador Gidwitz at the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Crash of the “Picklepuss”

Ambassador Ronald J. Gidwitz’s Remarks at the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the Crash of the “Picklepuss” August 17, 2018 Montzen, Plombières, Belgium Mayor Wimmer, Marcel and Mathilde, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to be with you here today. On my way to Plombieres, I visited the cemeteries of Ardennes and Henri-Chapelle to pay ...

By U.S. Embassy in Belgium | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Belgium | Tags: B-17, Picklepuss, WWII

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