WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of remarks by the U.S. Secretary of State:
Press Statement
Marco Rubio, Secretary of State
July 14, 2026
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of France as you celebrate your National Day on July 14.
July 14 commemorates the enduring principles of liberty, self-determination, and republican governance that have inspired generations in France and around the world. As the United States marks 250 years of independence, we are reminded that the French people played an indispensable role in the founding of our nation. France's support during the American Revolution helped secure the independence of a you...