Butcher: Romania should be proud of what it has accomplished in the 25 years since the Revolution

Romania should be proud of what it has accomplished in the 25 years since the Revolution, while challenges remain to be overcome, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Duane Butcher said on Thursday night in his remarks on the occasion of the 238th Celebration of the Declaration of Independence, at the US Embassy in Bucharest.

In his remarks he spoke of the "striking beauty" of Romania.

"Those of us fortunate enough to live and work in Romania have come to appreciate its striking beauty, from the golden beaches of the Black Sea (from which I've just returned), to the inspiring peaks of the Carpathians (where my sons learned to ski), to the pristine natural beauty of the Danube Delta, to the historic villages of Transylvania, and the renowned painted monasteries of Bucovina", Butcher said.

"I have been fortunate to serve two rewarding tours in Romania getting to know this beautiful country and its people. I am encouraged by what I have seen and learned", he added.

Duane Butcher reminded that "Romania has made outstanding progress fighting corruption, building independent institutions, and creating a society in which all are equal under the law. We want to help Romania maintain this progress".

"Above all, the United States wants Romania to succeed. We want Romania to thrive, for its economy to flourish, and for trade and investment to grow. Transparency, stability, and predictability are the key to realizing Romania's economic potential and increasing wealth and prosperity. The United States and Romania are already close economic partners. We have invested billions of dollars in Romania since 1990, leading to the creation of thousands of jobs. With the adoption of a Transatlantic Trade and Investment agreement between...