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White House Statement About a Treaty Admitting New Members Into the European Economic Community.

January 22, 1972

THE PRESIDENT welcomes the signing today in Brussels of the treaty enlarging the European Community to include the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, and Norway. The United States has always supported the strengthening and enlargement of the European Community. Upon the occasion of this historic act, the President wishes to emphasize that this support is as strong as ever. The development of European unity will enable the peoples of Europe more effectively to contribute to the enhancement of world peace, security, and prosperity.

The President reaffirms that the closest cooperation between the U.S. and the emerging Europe is a cornerstone of our foreign policy.

Note: The statement was made available to the press at Key Biscayne, Fla.

Richard Nixon, White House Statement About a Treaty Admitting New Members Into the European Economic Community. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/254870

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