Thanks, Drew, to your introduction.
It’s a nice honor for me to hitch you to pay our respects to the courageous women and men of the Marine Corps.
As U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, it is a proud second for me. Proud as a result of whereas we have fun the 247th anniversary of its basis, we thank Marines for his or her service, dedication, and dedication.
Quiero saludar al Basic de División Diplomado de Estado Mayor Celestino Ávila Astudillo, Comandante del Ejército Mexicano y al Vicealmirante José Manuel Salinas Pérez, Jefe de la Coordinador Basic de Infantería de Marina, y sus esposas. Es un honor que nos acompañen. Su presencia es un testimonio del trabajo conjunto entre las fuerzas armadas de Mexico y las de los Estados Unidos.
Somos dos naciones con un futuro compartido. Por ello, como vecinos, socios y amigos, somos más fuertes juntos, más aún, cuando se trata de la seguridad de nuestros pueblos. Por favor permítanme continuar en inglés.
I’m glad to be joined by our particular company from the U.S. navy this night:
- Brigadier Basic John Kelliher, III, Deputy Commanding Basic, Fleet Marine Power, Atlantic, Marine Forces Command, Marine Forces Northern Command
- Colonel Andrew Leonard, Senior Protection Official for Mission Mexico
- Sgt Yasmine Washington, Detachment Commander for the Marine Safety Guards at Embassy Mexico Metropolis
This yr we have fun 200 years of diplomatic relations between the US and Mexico. We additionally have fun the unbreakable bonds that unite our two international locations, whether or not via navy cooperation and shared safety, the truth that 40 million Individuals have Mexican roots, or the numerous different methods we our lives are intertwined each day. We will stand assured understanding that our shared future is a safe one, and a superb one.
That is an occasion that everybody appears to be like ahead to at each submit. I’m delighted we’ve got the chance to come back collectively as an Embassy group for such a special day wherein we be part of to acknowledge the legacy of honor, braveness and dedication of the Marine Corps.
For 247 years, even earlier than we ratified our Structure, the “few and the proud” have at all times been prepared to reply. Able to serve our nice nation with out hesitation, guided by two highly effective phrases: “semper fidelis”. At all times trustworthy to their nation, their nation, and their brothers and sisters.
We be part of our fellow residents in the US and in lots of different components of the world to thank the Marines for his or her service. To thank them for his or her dedication to dedicate their lives to their service and their nation.
Amongst their many obligations, there are just a few that are key for U.S. diplomacy. Marine Safety Guards serve all through the world to make sure the protection of Diplomatic Missions to conduct diplomacy overseas in a protected atmosphere. You’re an integral a part of Mission Mexico. All of us, in our Embassy group and our 9 consulates, acknowledge your professionalism, vigilance, self-discipline, and traditions. We’re thrilled to have fun alongside you because the nation’s pressure in readiness for 247 years.
The Marine Corps service goes past limits. From the shores of Tripoli to Iwo Jima. From Guadalcanal to the battle of Hue Metropolis. And now, within the midst of all of the uncertainty that we face around the globe each day, Marines have put their nation forward of themselves to serve their fellow residents and to guard our shared values.
I discovered the profound that means of service via my father’s instance. My father Henry served in World Struggle II. He was so proud to have served that he instructed us that when he handed away, he needed to be buried along with his uniform from World Struggle II. His service within the Army as Employees Sargent was one of many issues he felt most happy with in his life. As nicely, my mom Emma, made her approach on a practice from a distant ranch in Colorado to Washington, D.C. to go assist and open the Pentagon.
Each of them gave me a terrific private instance of service and dedication to our nation. Their testimony of dedication and repair, demonstrated by hundreds of thousands of different Individuals, represents the delight with which Individuals from all walks of life enlisted to function a part of this wonderful establishment.
As soon as once more, I want to acknowledge the service of the Marine Corps to our nice nation and to the American folks. Your service and values give us hope regardless of the challenges our nation faces or problems you face. As a result of, as President Biden mentioned, our navy represents the very best of what our nation has to supply. You all characterize essentially the most profound legacy of service of the Marine Corps, and you’ve got the privilege to name yourselves Marines and to put on the eagle, globe, and anchor.
I want to thanks for all the pieces you do for Mission Mexico and the American group on this nation. All of us thanks to your service and we thank your households too.
Thanks a lot and please get pleasure from your celebration!
