[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 42 (Monday, October 25, 1993)]
[Pages 2102-2103]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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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.

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