JOHN LINDER: “I hope the House overwhelmingly approves this resolution. The U.S. and EU not only have shared values and an…”

“I hope the House overwhelmingly approves this resolution. The U.S. and EU not only have shared values and an indisputable friendship, but also shared global responsibilities. Responsibilities that are grave in light of the terrorist threat facing our world today. The U.S. and EU must continue to work together to root out terrorism around the world, and seek to promote peace and stability. I am pleased to note that members of the EU and the U.S. are currently working alongside each other in both Afghanistan and Iraq to combat terrorism, and to ensure that these countries successfully make the transition toward democracy. In addition to our shared interest in promoting global security, the U.S. and the EU share economic interests. The U.S. and the EU have the largest bilateral trading and investment relationship in the world with transatlantic flows of trade and investment amounting to roughly $1 billion a day. Mr. Speaker, President Bush has stated that strong ties between America and Europe are essential to peace and the prosperity of the world.”