Today I am in Washington. I had the
__________ last night to receive the Atlantic Council's Distinguished
Leadership Award for my work to strengthen and promote the
transatlantic bond. It was truly inspiring to __________ Hillary
Clinton and so many others who share a commitment to the vital link
between Europe and North America. I spoke about the need to strike
what I call a new transatlantic deal. Because I firmly believe that
in a world where we are all __________, the transatlantic
relationship remains the most important relationship we have. Today,
Europe and North America face a __________ challenge: how to protect
our shared values across the globe, and to shape the global agenda in
line with those values. So we need to do more with each other, not
less. To come closer, not drift apart. And to turn outwards, not
inwards. To do this, we __________ a new transatlantic deal. A deal
that makes our community of values stronger, wider and deeper. We
need stronger political, economic and __________ ties. We need wider
engagement with the rest of the world and we need deeper security
cooperation. A new transatlantic deal is the best way to preserve our
__________, to increase our prosperity, and to safeguard our values
for generations to come. Some thirty years ago, I visited the United
States and got to know many families, colleagues and institutions. I
started on the path that led me here __________. I would like to see
more young people have the same opportunity to cross the Atlantic
because our personal connections and experiences will continue to
nourish the vital bond between America and Europe.
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