[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 57 (Thursday, April 29, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
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         10 NEW NATIONS OF EUROPE WILL ENTER THE EUROPEAN UNION

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                           HON. JO ANN DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 2004

  Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, May 1, we 
will witness yet another historic event in the evolution of the 
European Union. On that day 10 new nations of Europe will enter the 
European Union. This enlargement will represent the largest expansion 
ever undertaken by the EU.
  It is clear that a strong and mature transatlantic relationship is 
critical to the long-term political, economic and security interests of 
the United States. It is also clear that one of the central ingredients 
to a successful transatlantic partnership is a stable, integrated and 
dynamic Europe.
  I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the 10 newest 
members of the European Union. I hope that the addition of these new 
members will help continue to strengthen our enduring friendship and 
critical partnership with the countries of Europe and the European 
Union. As the U.S. chairperson of the Transatlantic Legislators' 
Dialogue, I look forward to meeting and working with the 
Parliamentarians of these newest members who will soon take their seats 
in the European Parliament.

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