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ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">FinCEN Withdraws Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Against ABLV Bank</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22272" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22272 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-allocates-1-86-million-to-latvian-ngos-and-international-organizations-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees-in-latvia/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-350x211.jpg 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-750x450.jpg 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-768x464.jpg 768w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-2048x1237.jpg 2048w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/ua1-15-200x121.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Two smiling women" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. Department of State allocates $1.86 million to Latvian NGOs and international organizations to assist Ukrainian refugees in Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-7001-post-22065" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-7001 ubermenu-item-7001-post-22065 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13760" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13760 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/events/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13760 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal.png 750w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-200x120.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Christopher Robinson 247th Independence Day Celebration</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-22065" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-22065 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/robinson_en-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_2203-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">United States European Command Donation of Household Appliances and Beds to Provide Support to Ukrainian Refugees in Latvia</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-21360" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-21360 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/u-s-and-latvian-officials-participated-in-unveiling-ceremony-for-u-s-funded-fire-station-at-lielvarde-air-force-base/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/pic3lfs-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Fire Station" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">U.S. and Latvian Officials Participated in Unveiling Ceremony for U.S.-Funded Fire Station at Lielvārde Air Force Base</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13763-post-21317" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13763 ubermenu-item-13763-post-21317 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/ambassador-john-carwiles-remarks-on-independence-day/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/post-2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Four Marines marching" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador John Carwile’s Remarks on America’s 246th Independence Day</span></a></li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-13761" class="ubermenu-tab ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-taxonomy ubermenu-item-object-category ubermenu-current-post-ancestor ubermenu-current-menu-parent ubermenu-current-post-parent ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-13761 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-full ubermenu-has-submenu-drop" data-ubermenu-trigger="mouseover" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-content-align-right ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/category/speeches/"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Speeches</span><i class='ubermenu-sub-indicator fas fa-angle-down'></i></a><ul class="ubermenu-tab-content-panel ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-3-4 ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-13761 ubermenu-submenu-type-tab-content-panel ubermenu-autoclear ubermenu-submenu-retractor-top" ><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-desktop"><i class="fas fa-times"></i></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22723" class="ubermenu-current-menu-item ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22723 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-ambassador-christopher-robinson-at-the-independence-day-celebration-2024/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/IMG_5761_web-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="marines marching" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Remarks by Ambassador Christopher Robinson at the Independence Day Celebration 2024</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22527" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22527 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/corr_day_23-2-2/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-175x105.jpg" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-175x105.jpg 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-1140x684.jpg 1140w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2-750x450.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px" width="175" height="105" alt="Donation ceremony" /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at State Border Guard Handover Event</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22451" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post 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ubermenu-target-text">Ambassador Christopher Robinson’s Remarks at Latvian Ministry of Defense</span></a></li><li id="menu-item-13764-post-22206" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-ubermenu-custom ubermenu-dynamic-post ubermenu-item-13764 ubermenu-item-13764-post-22206 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-3 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-4" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-image_above ubermenu-content-align-left" href="https://lv.usembassy.gov/remarks-by-u-s-ambassador-christopher-robinson-247th-independence-day-celebration/"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-ubermenu-image" src="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png" srcset="https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-175x105.png 175w, https://lv.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2015/12/default-blog-seal-350x210.png 350w, 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Mums ir patiess prieks jūs atkal sveikt vēstniecībā, lai kopā nosvinētu vēl vienu Neatkarības dienu! </p> <p>Good afternoon ministers and excellencies, distinguished guests, and friends. My wife Donka and I – and our entire Embassy team – are honored to celebrate this special day with the people who are making our strong U.S.-Latvia partnership even stronger. </p> <p>On July 4th, we mark the 248th anniversary of the day that American patriots – guided by a profound belief in liberty and the conviction that everyone is created with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness – declared our nation’s independence. U.S.-Latvian ties are strong because Latvians share that same dedication to freedom and know full well the costs it requires to preserve it. </p> <p>2024 is also a year for other important anniversaries that have advanced and defended these freedoms.  </p> <p>80 years ago, on D-Day, the United States and our Allies began the liberation of Europe from Nazi tyranny.  75 years ago, the United States and 11 other Allies, learning the lessons of World War II, formed NATO to deter future aggressors.  And 20 years ago, all NATO Allies benefited from the accession of Latvia and six other members. </p> <p>These milestones share a common thread: free, democratic nations standing together, and sacrificing together, to secure our liberty and sovereignty. Next week, President Biden will reinforce that solidarity when he welcomes Latvia and all 32 Allies to the NATO Summit in Washington. The world will see that today’s NATO is stronger, larger, and more united than ever.   </p> <p>As we prepare for the Summit and to send that message of unity to Moscow, the Kremlin continues its brutal war against Ukraine and has intensified its hybrid attacks against in Europe, including here in Latvia. </p> <p>Amid these challenges, Latvians can be confident in your security and in our enduring partnership to counter Russian aggression and defend our freedoms.   </p> <p>That assurance begins with NATO’s Article 5 – the bedrock of collective defense, which states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. This sacred commitment has been reinforced by American leaders from both across the political spectrum and it will endure. </p> <p>Article 5 sounds abstract until we meet the brave service members from the United States and Latvia who embody it. I want to offer my special thanks to our American military members here today, as well as the Latvian military service members and those of other NATO Allies in attendance. Thank you – we are here today to celebrate and enjoy these freedoms because of your service and sacrifice. </p> <p>Our security, however, relies on more than a soldier’s sense of duty. Together, the United States and Latvia are investing to strengthen our deterrent capabilities to confront any challenge today or in the future. Latvia is a leading example of support for Ukraine and in meeting its NATO spending commitments. HIMARS artillery systems, coastal defense systems and Black Hawk helicopters, and support for hardening Latvia’s borders are all examples of the real investments we are making together to secure and defend every inch of NATO territory. </p> <p>However, Russian aggression shows that security is more than tanks, missiles, and weapons systems. We all have a role in securing our freedoms.  </p> <p>To the academics, teachers, journalists and civil society representatives here today – you make our democracies more inclusive and resilient, even as our adversaries seek to divide our societies.  </p> <p>Members of the business community – you create and grow the Latvian companies that build a robust, resilient economy. This makes it more difficult for our adversaries to exert economic leverage over us. I have said it before: economic security is national security. </p> <p>Our Embassy will continue working with Latvian partners to promote the ingredients for economic growth: energy independence, a strong and modern banking sector, scientific innovation, and the fight against corruption. I invite all of you to join me at our LAMPA Festival panel on Friday afternoon to continue this conversation about economic security.  </p> <p>In conclusion, I want to thank the donors whose generous contributions made today’s event possible. They are: NCH Advisors, Amber Beverages, Mr. Hamid Ladjevardi, KFC, Coca Cola, Evershed Sutherland Bitans Law Office, Belam Riga, Mars, Pfizer, Radisson Blu Latvija, Reich Montage, SAF Tehnika, SIA Domuss, Slokenbergs PLLC, Strategic Staffing Solutions, McCann, and SIA EKL/LS (UPS). </p> <p>Thank you to the 1st Cavalry Division Band for flying in to perform at our event today. Thank you to Christine Lyons and Ljubica Nikolic – and our entire Embassy team – for organizing a wonderful celebration. </p> <p>Thank you to our Marine Security Guard Detachment for your service to our country and for presenting the colors today. </p> <p>And finally, I wish to express my gratitude to all of you for welcoming my family with kindness, generosity, and friendship. I have learned taken away so much during my time as U.S. Ambassador to Latvia. </p> <p>I have learned that the lilacs of Dobele smell even better than they look. I have learned that 45 minutes in Gundars Reders’ interview chair can feel like an eternity. I have learned that if you want to win an NBA title, it really helps to have a Latvian on your side. </p> <p>And every day I come across new examples of our deep U.S.-Latvia ties. Even one of the classic cars you see today, the Ford V8 Vairogs, was manufactured right here in Latvia in the 1930s in cooperation with the iconic American automaker. </p> <p>More importantly, I have been reminded time and again of something that was clear to me on Day One – Latvia and the United States are unbreakable friends, partners, and Allies. Happy Fourth of July! 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