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DUBLIN – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) this week joined President Biden and a U.S. Congressional Delegation for travel across the Republic of Ireland, including stops in Dublin, County Louth, and County Mayo, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, strengthen partnership and cooperation on shared global challenges, and celebrate the historic ties between the countries.

“America and Ireland have a rich history of friendship, and it’s an honor to join President Biden on this trip to celebrate our shared interests and reaffirm our strong partnership," Dingell said. "As an Irish-American, I am proud of the unity between our nations, and thankful for this opportunity to address our mutual commitment to global peace, security, and democracy, and the values of freedom, equality, dignity, and courage that our countries are founded on. We also had the opportunity to enjoy much Irish culture, including the wonderful music, which is so soothing and energizing."

"It was great to meet with so many leaders, including members of the Irish Parliament, students, environmental groups, and business and labor leaders to talk about a wide range of issues including energy, environment, health care, trade, autos, and most importantly, the strong and storied friendship between our countries," Dingell continued. "Secretary Blinken and I also had the opportunity to discuss our commitment to securing the freedom of my constituent Paul Whelan, who has been unjustly detained in Russia for more than four years. I thank President Higgins, Taoiseach Varadkar, and everyone who welcomed us so generously and graciously on this historic trip.”

View photos from the trip here.