Joseph Robinette Biden

“ Patrick’s Day, the United States and Ireland celebrate the historic and cultural ties that underpin our robust and longstanding partnership. Our commitment to democratic values and our shared spirit of resilience and determination are at the heart of our cooperation. ”

“ The United States and Ireland have long partnered bilaterally and through multilateral institutions to advance democratic values in the world and to protect these values from authoritarian threats. This year, as Ireland takes a seat on the United Nations Security Council, we will redouble our joint work on peacekeeping, conflict resolution, accountability mechanisms, and women’s rights. ”

“ Before the pandemic, per capita, Ireland hosted the largest number of American study abroad students in the world. Nearly 12,000 Americans study abroad there each year. In addition, close to 8,000 Irish citizens come to the United States in a given year on private and government funded exchange opportunities. We ensure close ties for the next generation of Irish and Americans through the Exchange Visitor Program and the Ireland Intern Work and Travel program. ”