François-Henri Briard’s Speech at the Grand Transatlantic Ball

At the Grand Transatlantic Ball, held at the Cercle de l’Union Interalliée at the initiative of Charles and Hélène de Lauzun, François-Henri Briard, President of the Institut Vergennes, member of the Federalist Society, and the Historical Society of the Supreme Court of the United States, had the honor of delivering a remarkable speech on the transatlantic relationship.

He notably reflected on his personal journey between the Old and New Worlds and shared his vision for the future of the transatlantic relationship. Recalling the shared history and heritage that bind France and the United States, he emphasized the need to nurture this alliance despite current divergences, which are but the foam on the surface of the great Ocean we share.

You will find the full speech below.

François-Henri Briard’s Speech at the Grand Transatlantic Ball

François-Henri Briard