On The Occasion Of St. Patrick’s Day

Marco Rubio, Secretary of State

March 17,
2026

On behalf of the United States of America, I
extend my congratulations to the people of Ireland as you
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

The bond between our
nations is truly special and enduring. Over 30 million
Americans claim Irish heritage, and Ireland’s
contributions to American independence, from Charles
Thomson’s design of the Great Seal of the United States to
the nine signers of the Declaration of Independence of Irish
origin, are woven into our nation’s founding.

As we
celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we look forward to
deepening our partnership to meet the opportunities and
challenges of today’s world. Our trade and investment
relationship stands at over $1 trillion, with Ireland
ranking as the fifth-largest foreign investor in the United
States, supporting over 375,000 American jobs across all 50
states. We are committed to advancing fair trade policies
that benefit us all. The United States and Ireland enjoy
close cooperation, and we remain committed to working
together to safeguard our shared security and address global
challenges. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona
daoibh.

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