The Hungarian language may be difficult, but the beauty of Hungarian poetry is easy to appreciate!
Happy Day of Hungarian Poetry!

Wonderful to celebrate the Roma community in Hungary on International Roma Day at the UCCU Roma Foundation. Moving performances, by the young and old, celebrating what brings us together.

U.S. and Hungarian artists joined us to inaugurate the “Art in Embassies” collection at the Ambassador’s Residence. Bringing together guests from diverse disciplines to share stories and perspectives was a reminder of the arts’ great power to build community.

Watch my remarks on the U.S-Hungary relationship at an event reflecting on the 25th anniversary of Hungary’s accession to NATO:
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I paused by the Lajos Kossuth statue. Some say his words inspired President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and they still ring true today.
'The spirit of our age is Democracy. All for the people, and all by the people.'
Honoring Hungary's heroes today.

Read my full remarks at hu.usembassy.gov/news-speech-by…

Read my full remarks at hu.usembassy.gov/news-speech-by…

'U.S. policy in Hungary is best understood as a continuum of 3 elements: a continuous effort to engage by seeking dialogue; a commitment to speaking with candor about what we are seeing; and a readiness to act in response to choices the government is making.'

'Hungary was not admitted to NATO because of its tragic history, but because of its commitment to a democratic future and its ability to contribute to the security of the Transatlantic community of democracies.  A community from which Hungary now finds itself increasingly…

'America today is home to immigrants from all over the world, including a vibrant and proud Hungarian diaspora that sought refuge from totalitarianism in the 1930s, found safe haven after the 1956 revolution, and became an integral part of the American family.'

'Hungary is in the club of democracies sworn to protect one another, a full-fledged member of the most successful military alliance the world has ever known.  Hungary is far from alone.'