Today, we acknowledge the presence in Ireland of his grandnephew, Joseph Kennedy III, the new US economic envoy to Northern Ireland and we wish him every success in the important role of supporting peace and prosperity that you have assigned to him. It is particularly fitting therefore that you should address us so close to that important anniversary. Kennedy addressed the Houses and inspired our people. Today, you do us the honour of addressing our joint sitting the fourth time the Houses have been addressed by a US President.Īlmost 60 years ago, on 28 June 1963, in a very different world and a very different Ireland, the late President John F. It is a day we have looked forward to since your election as the 46th President of the United States just over two years ago. This is a very proud and historic day for us all. President Biden, you are most welcome to Leinster House, the home of our national Parliament. Is lá stairiúil agus lá mór bróid dúinn go léir an lá seo. I suspect that Margot's attendance here will go down in family folklore for many years to come.Ī Uachtarán Biden, tá fáilte mhór romhat go Teach Laighean, ionad ár bParlaimint náisiúnta. I must mention somebody else because it has just come to my attention that a very young observer is in attendance here today, namely, Margot, the infant daughter of Senator Rebecca Moynihan. President Biden, Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister Ryan, Opposition party and group leaders, Secretaries of State Blinken and Vilsack, Members of Congress, ambassadors, Members of both Houses, MEPs, MLAs, MPs, members of the Biden family and distinguished guests. Appearing before an Oireachtas committee.
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