Crown Princely Couple Working Visit to the United States: September 27-30, 2016


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Upcoming official business trip to USA later this year for the Danish Crown Prince Couple:

Danish Royal Visit to the USA - 27.09.2016 - DI

Danish Business Delegation to USA led by THR the Crown Prince Couple of Denmark 27-30 September 2016.

The delegation will start with activities in Washington D.C. on September 27-28 followed by a program of activities in Boston from September 29-30.
 
:previous: Nice. They have had great visits to the USA before, looking forward to it
 
looks like an interesting visit, i look forward to finding out more on the activities they will participate in.
 
Thanks Ricarda.

That's quite a lot of events on a short business visit.

CP Frederik is Denmark's regent undtil the 27 September, so it must mean CP Frederik and CP Mary first will travel during the day on the 27 September. The flight takes 8-10 hours from Denmark.

Programme

Tuesday 27 September 2016
Washington


Crown Prince Couple's program

Reception
Kl. 19:00
The Crown Prince Couple participate in a reception for the business delegation and specially invited representatives of art, culture and diplomacy in Washington D.C. Denmark's ambassador to Washington hosts in reception.
During the reception a new exhibition "Arts in Embassy" is also opened in the ambassador's residence with modern Danish art, which the embassy, the Danish Arts Foundation and the Ministry of Culture is behind. In addition, HRH The Crown Prince presents HRH Prince Henrik's Medal of Honour.

Wednesday 28 September 2016
Washington


HRH The Crown Prince's program

Run with veterans in The National Mall
Kl. 6.45
The Crown Prince participates in a run at The National Mall along with American veterans.

Crown Prince Couple's program

Official welcome by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kl. 9.00
The US Chamber of Commerce hosts the business promotion's official beginning where the Crown Prince delivers the welcoming speech.

HRH The Crown Prince's program

Opening the seminar on maritime industry
Kl. 10:05
Crown Prince gives the opening speech at CSG's, The Consultative Shipping Group's seminar on maritime industry. CSG consists of maritime administrations from 18 countries, including Denmark, which holds the presidency of this period. CSG works for better conditions as well as free and fair competition in the maritime industry and thus treats topics such as environmental regulations, climate change and free trade.

HRH Crown Princess's program

Seminar on health
Kl. 10:05
The Crown Princess participates in The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health seminar, which is organized in collaboration with the US Department of Health.

Seminar on Agriculture and Food
Kl. 10:50
Crown Princess will visit the seminar "Evolving U.S. Food Policy and Emerging Consumer Trends". Here, Danish agriculture and food meeting the US authorities responsible for food policies.

Crown Prince Couple's program

Business lunch
Kl. 12:00
The Crown Prince Couple participates in a business lunch under the theme of sustainability. Besides business delegation is also participating guests, who works with sustainability of the authorities, the Congress, NGOs and think tanks. Over lunch, the Crown Prince Couple attend the signing of a cooperation agreement between Copenhagen and Washington D.C.

HRH The Crown Prince's program

Visit with the Clean Water Caucus in the United States Congress
Kl. 14:30
The Crown Prince visits the Clean Water Caucus event that aims to promote Danish companies' sustainable water technology against US makers. In addition, it also aims to provide Danish companies insight into the business opportunities and the political situation around sustainable water technology in the United States. During his visit, the Crown Prince delivers a speech.

Meeting with the Democrats 'Whip' Steny Hoyer
Kl. 15:30
The Crown Prince meets with the Democrats 'Whip' Steny Hoyer in US Capitol, where Congress is housed.

HRH Crown Princess's program

Visit to Children's National Medical Center
Kl. 14:30
The Crown Princess visits the children's hospital Children's National Medical Center. During her visit, the Crown Princess is shown around the hospital and greets patients and their families. The Children's National Medical Center is internationally recognized for innovation in pediatrics and as an advocate for children's rights.

Arrangement with the International Centre for Research on Women
Kl. 15:50
The Crown Princess participates in an event with the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW). ICRW works to promote gender equality and women's rights worldwide. The center researches among other things, women's contribution to communities and the barriers that prevent women from achieving economic stability. The Crown Princess gives a speech during the event.

Crown Prince Couple's program

Grand Ball
Kl. 18:00
The Crown Prince Couple participates in The Grand Ball at the Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building, together with the business delegation, local partners, selected US politicians and representatives from the Danish Embassy. The Crown Prince gives a speech.

Thursday 29 September 2016
Washington


The Crown Prince Couple's Program

Visit to exhibition "On the Water"
Kl. 8.00
Crown Prince visits the exhibition "On the Water" in the National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution. The exhibition is sponsored by Maersk and is part of the museum's permanent collection of the nation's maritime history. The exhibition participant Royal Couple also in a networking breakfast.

Visit the Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Kl. 9.30
Crown Prince visits with business delegation Veterans Affairs Medical Center. During the visit becomes royal couple toured the Inpatient Ward and Women's Health Clinic. Veteran's Health Administration is the largest integrated health system in the United States, which treats nearly 9 million veterans annually. Department in Washington treats annually about 98,000 veterans.

Boston

Company visit to Guldmann Inc.
Kl. 14:15
Crown Prince visits Guldmann Inc., the US arm of Danish Guldmann A / S. Gold Mann manufactures and develops patient aids, among other lift systems and kørestolselevatorer- and ramps. During the visit, attends the Royal Couple opening of Guldmann's new showroom.

HRH The Crown Prince's program

Visit by Sustainability Event "Cities as Drivers for Sustainability"
Kl. 15:30
Crown Prince visits sustainability event "Cities as Drivers for Sustainability" at the University of Boston. The event focuses on sustainability solutions in Denmark and the United States.

Crown Prince Couple's program

Visit with the Mayor Walsh
Kl. 18:15
The Crown Prince Couple participate in the meeting with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

Business Networking Dinner
Kl. 18:30
The Crown Prince Couple participate in a networking dinner with the Danish trade delegation and partners in Boston and the rest of Massachusetts. Crown Princess gives a speech.

Friday 30 September 2016
Boston


HRH Crown Prince's Programme

DONG Energy Breakfast Event
Kl. 8.00
The Crown Prince participates in DONG Energy Breakfast Event. The event will focus on offshore wind energy for a new energy law in Massachusetts opens up new market opportunities.

Opening the seminar on sustainability
Kl. 9.00
Crown Prince keynote speech and participate in a seminar on renewable energy. The purpose of the seminar is to illustrate how Danish technology can better part of US solutions.

Visit the Harvard Kennedy School
Kl. 10:00
Crown Prince visits the Harvard Kennedy School. During the visit becomes a scholarship donation of $ 250,000 from Crown Prince Frederik Fund to Harvard University Kennedy School presented. Then the Crown Prince around campus by four Danish students who have received scholarships from Crown Prince Frederik Fund.

HRH Crown Princess's program

Opening the seminar on innovation in the food sector
Kl. 9.00
Crown Princess holds welcome speech and participate in the seminar "The Drivers of Food Innovation in the U.S. and Europe." Objective of the seminar is to exchange experiences with food innovation in Denmark and the United States.

Opening LEO Science & Tech Hub
Kl. 10:00
The Crown Princess is responsible for the official opening of the Danish LEO Pharma's new research and development office, LEO Science & Tech Hub, the Cambridge Innovation Center.

Crown Prince Couple's program

Meeting with the Governor of Massachusetts Charles D. Baker
Kl. 11:30
The Crown Prince Couple meet with Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker.

Business Lunch
Kl. 12:00
The Crown Prince Couple participates in a business lunch with the Danish business delegation, local partners and representatives of the authorities in Massachusetts. Governor Charles D. Baker will host the luncheon.

HRH The Crown Prince's program

Company visit to IBM Watson Health
Kl. 14:30
The Crown Prince visiting IBM Watson Health, which works to transform the global health by analyzing health data through cognitive IT. During the visit becomes Crown Prince toured the high-tech headquarters.

HRH Crown Princess's program

Visit at Boston Children's Hospital
Kl. 14:30
Crown Princess will visit Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) together with the Danish manufacturer of health care technology, Radiometer. BCH and Radiometer work together to develop the treatment of children.
 
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:previous: wow! what a complete and packed agenda for this visit. Looking forward to it. Love that they as usual have joint events but also separate events. and both to give speeches. Covers more ground on Danish businesses and interests.
Looking forward to the run with the veterans at 6:45am :ohmy: and the visit to Harvard, where Frederik will be with four Danish students who have received scholarships from Crown Prince Frederik Fund.

more info on the visit
Healthcare DENMARK - Danish Royal Visit to the USA 2016
Mary is patron of Healthcare Denmark, "Danish healthcare and life science companies have exported products to the U.S. for more than a century, and as demand have grown for products, and services, so have investments."

Frederik is patron of State of Green, one of the leading sectors for this visit
https://stateofgreen.com/en
https://danishroyalvisit.dk/usa2016/

"LIVE in a few minutes: Tune in to NBC4 when Ambassador Lose will be on LIVE with NBC's Barbara Harrison to talk about royalvisit"

"Ahead the #RoyalVisitUSA we're sharing a few pictures from a previous visit to Washington, DC by TRH the Crown Prince Couple in 2010"
https://www.facebook.com/ambwashington/posts/10154839324933455


Lots of great information on the visit and on the many Danish companies that will be featured on this visit at the Embassy of Denmark in the United States facebook page :flowers:

https://www.facebook.com/ambwashington/

:previous: article from Billed Bladet on their visit
Kronprinsesse Mary og kronprins Frederik til gallamiddag i Washington | BILLED-BLADET

with 60 Danish companies and organizations joining them, the sectors in focus are: Sustainability, Agriculture & Food, Healthcare, and Maritime. Denmark is certainly a leader in these areas.
https://danishroyalvisit.dk/usa2016/en/sectors-in-focus/
 
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Mary has been very busy these past 2 weeks. New York, Denmark and now on this packed trip, truly amazing work she does and keeps up with it.
 
yes they both work hard, just recently their events in Denmark plus trips to New York and Mali, and now a very busy visit to Washington and Boston. great work!

video with the Danish Ambassador to the US speaking about the royal visit, business delegation and US-DK relations
Danish Ambassador Speaks About Royal Visit | NBC4 Washington
"The crown prince and princess of Denmark will visit Washington starting Tuesday. Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose speaks with News4's Barbara Harrison about the trade mission and the relationship between our countries."

with over 60 companies joining in the visit, the companies are excited for the royal visit
https://twitter.com/InvestinDenmark/status/780757451251544064
https://twitter.com/PressalitNA/status/780465714188648448
https://twitter.com/Anders_Quitzau/status/780458337250967552
https://twitter.com/PressalitNA/status/780465944279875588
:flowers:

During tonight's reception a new art exhibit will be opened.

"New project "Art in Embassy" is up and running. 34 pieces of art by contemporary Danish artists have been installed in the residence. The exhibition will be opened tonight with the visit of the Danish Crown Prince Couple."
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3XfErA4Sw/?taken-by=larsgertlose

more information
eMuseum
"This is the first time the Danish Art Foundation has loaned such a large number of works to an embassy abroad."
 
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Thanks Dazzling, Polyesco and Ricarda :flowers:

CP Frederik and CP Mary left Copenhagen Airport around noon today. Søren Hedegaard posted for 7 hours ago a picture on Facebook of him in the airplane with the text: On my way to Washington D.C. The entire Danish delegation usually travles together.

This means that Frederik and Mary right now must have landed in Washington - and in a few hours are ready for tonight's reception and the trips first official event.

Then the Crown Prince couple have a night where they can hopefully get some rest and get rid of the worst jetlag before they tomorrow morning begin 4 packed days.

Wish them a good trip. Always enjoy follow these :)


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Søren Hedegaard's Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...0160110017296.301561.682502295&type=3&theater
 
I am going to go see them when they come to Boston! I am very excited!
 
I am going to go see them when they come to Boston! I am very excited!

How exciting! :flowers:

Then the Crown Prince couple have a night where they can hopefully get some rest and get rid of the worst jetlag before they tomorrow morning begin 4 packed days.

Hope they do get some rest after tonight's reception. Frederik first event tomorrow "run on The National Mall with American veterans." is at 6:45am! yikes :ohmy:

For tonight's reception the Embassy of Denmark in the US will be showing their arrival live.
"WATCH: we will be LIVE on Facebook from Ambassador Lose's Residence this evening at 7pm (local time) for the arrival of TRH the Crown Prince Couple"
https://www.facebook.com/ambwashing...72439363454/10154849572023455/?type=3&theater


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the chef talking to the press
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK4FG3rjl1B/?taken-by=denmarkinusa

they have arrived to the reception at the residency of the Denmark's ambassador
https://www.facebook.com/ambwashington/videos/10154850174998455/
 
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it looks like mary is wearing this dress (or jumpsuit?) that she wore earlier this year for a reception at another ambassador's house:

http://www.therealmyroyals.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/253.jpg

Yes I think so. Here are 2 pictures
Having just landed in Washington, they attended the Reception and opening of the Danish art exhibit at the embassy.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtZpIBxWYAAau38.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtZpIFvWAAEkIx7.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK4eFZmDuoD/

hopefully we get more pictures tomorrow :flowers:
 
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It's a dress that makes you fear some 'culotte' thing is going on... :lol: One of my least favorites from Mary's impressive wardrobe.

Looking forward to the rest of the visit!
 
I am going to go see them when they come to Boston! I am very excited!

Lucky you, wish I was there with you.

Certainly is a packed program for Frederik and Mary but this is the way for them, always busy,
 
Picture of F&M arriving:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtZ9vLnUEAAxTon.jpg

Video of F&M arriving from the Danish Royal Family's Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/videos/355373364801251/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE

Over 60 Danish companies joining in the visit og both DR's TV-Avisen and TV2 Nyhederne are travled along, so I guess we can enjoy good coverage also from the main Danish tv-stations. I saw several clips already in my morning tv-news today.

Now F&M are sleeping, but not much sleep for Frederik... He will soon have his first official event at 6.45 am.
 
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Yes, Frederik has a tendency to suffer from jetlag, while Mary at least appears to be more resistant.

USA is the third largest market for DK, (Germany being the largest, and Britain I believe fourth or fifth), so the commerce delegation is spearheaded by some serious heavy-weights among Danish companies!

And noting that Mary's hairdresser, Søren Hedegaard, is going, we can expect Mary being seriously dressed up during this visit.
 
Now F&M are sleeping, but not much sleep for Frederik... He will soon have his first official event at 6.45 am.

Jetlag or no jetlag, the early morning with wounded warriors has already been done by now. :flowers:
 
As Mary's personal hair and make up stylist Søren joins her nearly every time. Hence the great looks she's been sporting the last 13 years I'd say :)

Frederik didn't really look at ease when he handed the medal to the blond lady (who is she?)in the monarchy's FB video - they're doing a great job on their page so far IMO. Maybe Mary would have been a better choice to hand out things on a stage...
 
Jetlag or no jetlag, the early morning with wounded warriors has already been done by now. :flowers:

You're completely right, Nordic :flowers:

Day 1

The first glimpse of Crown Prince Frederik's first event this very early morning.
At 6.45 am. Crown Prince Frederik on the run on The National Mall with American veterans:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcEs1TXEAA2D-Z.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5h9-hjHSC/
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcEs1UW8AAimct.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5efw1AfM_/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5aVfrAzyg/

Official welcome at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
09.00

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcbNeWVUAAt_P8.jpg
http://www.billedbladet.dk/sites/bi...blic/media/article/_mho8677.jpg?itok=AU9K3YUu
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcW_8iUMAACCrK.jpg

Article:
Kronprinsesse Mary og kronprins Frederik åbner erhvervsfremstød i USA | BILLED-BLADET


Now some few sole events:

The Crown Princess visits seminar on health
10.05

https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5x0M0D4Gc/
 
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How's the visit being received in America? I can't find much media coverage as of yet. Will Fred have meetings with President Obama or Vice-President Biden?
 
:previous: I haven't seen anything on the major news sites yet. There's some sort of election campaign going on that seems to be the big story :p
A former classmate of mine lives in the DC area - she hadn't heard about it, but she said so many royals and other famous people come through that they're sort of 'jaded' about the whole thing. Me, I would have dragged myself out of bed and limped to wherever they are just to get a glimpse :lol:
 
A former classmate of mine lives in the DC area - she hadn't heard about it, but she said so many royals and other famous people come through that they're sort of 'jaded' about the whole thing.

I guess they are. This visit is a business promotion with two ministers and 60 companies accompanying, so I guess it's mostly about the Danes meeting American counterparts.
 

mary's dress reminded me so much of this dress of princess charlene (by vilshenko) that i immediately checked on their website. it seems that mary took a leaf out of charlene's style book and got herself the same one. i loved it on charlene so i am glad to see another royal with it. it's such a beautiful, feminine dress.

the dress is the Jerry floral-print silk crepe de chine dress:

https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/.../jerry-floral-print-silk-crepe-de-chine-dress

mary isn't the first royal who uses another dress by vilshenko previously worn by another royal: mette marit and claire of luxembourg also shared one vilshenko dress:

http://www.seher.no/imgfly/941/529/...s/article/26/Mette Claire_0.jpg?itok=XMvHNQOZ

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i wonder how mary acquired the dress - perhaps her or her stylist saw a picture of charlene rocking that dress and said 'i want one too!'? i don't blame her/her stylist - the dress is gorgeous!
 
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A very busy day is already ahead of Frederik and Mary.
Frederik at 6:45am and both he and Mary at 9am. They hit the ground running.

more from yesterday's reception and Frederik presenting the Business award
Kronprinsesse Mary og kronprins Frederik er landet i Washington | BILLED-BLADET
http://www.billedbladet.dk/sites/bi...12grid/public/_mho8506_copy.jpg?itok=KToKGhuD
Princess Mary Wearing Blue YDE Jumpsuit September 2016 | POPSUGAR Fashion
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtZ_tnOXgAAshV7.jpg

video of the presentation and article
"At the embassy distributed Crown Prince Frederik "Prince Henrik's Medal of Honour" for Annette Rachlin, who has a gallery "Furniture from Scandinavia by Annette Rachlin" with Scandinavian furniture in a firetagers red-brick house in the exclusive Georgetown neighborhood of Washington."
Kronprinsparret på turné i USA - Her og nu

today
Run with veterans on The National Mall
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcEBCqWcAEyRBp.jpg
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c04d2_WatermarkPreview.jpg
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:previous: more from today

Frederik and Mary at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c1400_WatermarkPreview.jpg
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c14e9_WatermarkPreview.jpg
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https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c1602_WatermarkPreview.jpg
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Frederik gave the welcoming speech
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c14ff_WatermarkPreview.jpg
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c14fa_WatermarkPreview.jpg
https://beta.tt.se/media/image/sdltb6c16c9_WatermarkPreview.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcXmbPVMAEYr2L.jpg
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcV9uuUEAApc23.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcW_8iUMAACCrK.jpg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5t6BlDt19/?taken-by=denmarkinusa
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5xL1qjH2f/?taken-by=denmarkinusa

Mary attending various seminars on Health and food
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK5x0M0D4Gc/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK52wFqDoWa/?taken-by=denmarkinusa

Frederik at various seminars on maritime trade and innovation
"Danish Crown Prince Frederikopens Innovation Week"
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcpRnbXgAU7awx.jpg
"Crown prince Frederikof Denmark "There can always be more trade across the Atlantic"
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcYnA1W8AAdreK.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtcYujPW8AA3Zov.jpg
http://www.billedbladet.dk/sites/bi...ht_12grid/public/_mho3658_0.jpg?itok=5WMJFSBg

this visit is very much a focus on Danish businesses and expertise.
Very much promoting Danish companies and partnerships between the two countries. From the various articles and social media, this visit has been well received and expected. Frederik and Mary do a great job in promoting Denmark
article on Denmark being a maritime powerhouse
Tiny Denmark Is A Maritime Superpower | Huffington Post
"Denmark is the 8th largest shipping nation in the world; US is the 2nd most important market for the Danish shipping industry"
"#sustainability seminar. Great insights from folks leading the charge on tacking #climatechange #RoyalVisitUSA"

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Frederik on blueDenmark, maritime and shipping
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtdAvvuWIAAt5Yw.jpg
 
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Frederik and Mary are always a joy to observe on all these trips :wub:

JP article from the serious Jyllands Posten with a gallery of CP Frederik's run on The National Mall with American veterans:

Dansk erhvervsfremstød: Kronprins Frederik på løbetur med amerikanske krigsveteraner - USA - International

Two lovely pictures of the Danish Crown Prince couple :flowers:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BK6A-rJAwod/?taken-by=detdanskekongehus
https://www.instagram.com/p/BK6A7fFDEt8/
 
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How's the visit being received in America? I can't find much media coverage as of yet. Will Fred have meetings with President Obama or Vice-President Biden?

From the agenda on page one, It looks like this time there will not be visits with the President or VP. Our political climate right now is a little hectic at the moment :bang:
But Frederik will visit the " 'Whip' of Democrats in the House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer, in the U.S. Capitol, the home of the U.S. Congress. "
in today's business luncheon they will meet "U.S. administration, Congress, NGOs who work with sustainability. During the luncheon, the Crown Prince Couple will witness the signing of a cooperation agreement between Copenhagen and Washington D.C."
Frederik will also visit and give a speech at the Clean Water Caucus of the United States Congress.
:flowers:
 
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