    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 18, 1993]
    [Page 1771]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on German Ratification of the Maastricht Treaty
    October 18, 1993

        With the completion of Germany's ratification process last week, the
    way has been cleared for the entry into force of the Maastricht Treaty.
    The Maastricht Treaty marks a milestone in the progress of the European
    Community toward political and economic union, a goal which the United
    States strongly supports and encourages.
        On behalf of the American people, I offer congratulations to the
    Community on this occasion and reiterate our commitment to a strong and
    vibrant transatlantic partnership.