United States | Message to France

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THE WHITE HOUSE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Nicolas Valérian, President of The French Republic ( Dutchy )​

FROM: Benjamin V. Sinclair, President of The United States of America

Mister President,

I am writing to congratulate you on your election as the first President of the Sixth French Republic. I understand that the rise, and also the demise, of the recent imperial government is a destabilizing factor to your country. I recognize that the divide between royal ties and extremist leftist views are something that you will have to balance, but I want you to know that, as the first independent American President since George Washington, I can somewhat relate to your battle to moderate extremist factions. The French People have my sympathies and you, and the Republican Government, have my support. I wish you the best and I extend my warmest regards. I hope that our governments can exchange embassies and ambassadors soon.

Congratulations on your election to the office of President.​

Respectfully,

Benjamin V. Sinclair
President of the United States
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[Dutchy]

PALAIS DE L'ÉLYSÉE​

PRIVATE

Benjamin V. Sinclair
President of the United States

Paris, March 2007​

Your Excellency, Mr President,

I wish to express my sincere gratitude for your kind message of congratulations. It is my belief that your historical reflection highlights our shared democratic spirit and only strenghtens the bonds between our nations.

The transition from an empire to a republic has indeed presented the government with complex political realities. As the first elected President of the Sixth French Republic, I am burdened with the duty to balance the interests of the French people within the constitutional and democratic framework of our nation. Your words of solidarity and understanding are therefore deeply appreciated, and I hope I can count on your continued support in recognising the Sixth Republic on the global stage.

France values the historic friendship between our nations and I look forward to strengthening our fraternal bonds. I would therefore be honoured to exchange embassies and ambassadors. Quai d'Orsay has assured me that the US diplomatic mission on 2 Avenue Gabriel remains reserved for your use. Should you approve, I shall direct the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to re-establish the French diplomatic mission in Washington DC at 4101 Reservoir Rd.

Furthermore, I hope you will accept the letter of credence of Pierre Vimont to serve as French Ambassador to the United States.

While I understand that your schedule is demanding, I wish to extend an invitation to attend the 63rd Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on 6 June. It would be France’s great honour to receive you as we commemorate the extraordinary sacrifices made by American servicemen to liberate France and Europe. Should you accept, I shall direct my Secretary General to liaise with your Chief of Staff to coordinate the arrangements.

Once again, Mr. President, I thank you for your congratulations and look forward to fostering strong and enduring bilateral relations between our great nations.

Yours sincerely,

Nicolas Valérian
President of the French Republic​

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