US Ambassador Klemm stresses support for President Iohannis, for interim PM and Gov’t. School and kindergarten opened in Deveselu with US funds

US Ambassador Hans Klemm said on Tuesday while in Deveselu he was deeply saddened by what happened in the fire at the Colectiv nightclub and noted that the US will remain a friend and ally of Romania in this period of political transition.
The US envoy stressed that he was deeply saddened by what happened 11 days ago, and that on behalf of the American people and of the US Government he has expressed deep regrets.
The event resulted in several decisions, including the decision of former Prime Minister to resign. Romanians, in Bucharest and in several cities in the country, took to the streets in a peaceful and organized way to express their wishes, Ambassador Klemm said and explained that during this transition period the US will remain a strong friend, ally and partner of Romania.
The US envoy noted that he had expressed support for President Iohannis, the interim prime minister and for the interim government and admiration for the Romanians and their hope in a better and more prosperous future.

Ambassador Hans Klemm visited on Tuesday the school in Deveselu, rehabilitated with American funding, and the kindergarten in Deveselu, completely built with US funds and the military base in the village.
On this occasion, US Ambassador Hans Klemm said:
“As I have just told the mayor, Deveselu has become an exceptionally important location, not only in Romania, but also for the United States and the entire North Atlantic Treaty Organization Alliance.
Due to its decision to host the facility that’s very close to us that will be an essential element to provide security against ballistic missile threat, Deveselu has become a key element in the security for the entire transatlantic region. And as part of the investment that the United States has made in the defense of Romania, defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, in its own defense, we have also made an investment in the education of the children of Deveselu.
In my role as the United States Ambassador to Romania, I am fortunate to have to attend many official occasions like this morning. Every occasion like this morning has its merit, but I have a special place in my heart for projects that help the educational needs of the people of Romania, and particularly Romania’s children – Romania’s future.
In partnership with the United States Embassy, the construction of the Deveselu school was made possible by a grant from the United States European Command of the United States Department of Defense.
This new school is a gift from the American people to the citizens of Deveselu and for the families and children of the surrounding towns, villages and communities.”