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07/11/2012
President Higgins Congratulates Obama
President Michael D Higgins has congratulated Barack Obama on the success on his re-election.
He said that he assured him "continued goodwill and best wishes of the people of Ireland".
In a letter to Mr Obama, President Higgins said: "The international community faces many daunting challenges and we look forward to your continued leadership and constructive engagement in the period ahead.
"The very close and warm relationship between Ireland and the United States has, with your help and encouragement, prospered during your tenure.
"I am confident that, under your leadership, our bilateral relations will be further advanced during the next four years."
(CD/GK)
He said that he assured him "continued goodwill and best wishes of the people of Ireland".
In a letter to Mr Obama, President Higgins said: "The international community faces many daunting challenges and we look forward to your continued leadership and constructive engagement in the period ahead.
"The very close and warm relationship between Ireland and the United States has, with your help and encouragement, prospered during your tenure.
"I am confident that, under your leadership, our bilateral relations will be further advanced during the next four years."
(CD/GK)
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