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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

Statement by the Press Secretary on the President’s Speech in Berlin

During his visit to Berlin, Germany, on June 19, at the invitation of Chancellor Merkel, President Obama will speak at the Brandenburg Gate. President Obama will speak about the deep and enduring bonds between the United States and Germany, the vital importance of the transatlantic alliance, and the values that bind us together. The President looks forward to meeting with Chancellor Merkel, and speaking directly to the German people. Further details will be provided at a later date.