Paris Mayor Describes Shared Bond with U.S. Cities

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An eloquent, heart-felt speech from Paris, France, Mayor Bertrand Delanoe outlined the common bonds in the long history of cooperation between France and the United States.

He spoke to the need for future cooperation between city leaders from the two countries in the face of continuing globalization and the common responsibilities of cities in both countries in fighting terrorism, promoting democracy and education, combating racism and poverty and advancing the arts.

"Nothing, no one can break us apart if our common values remain at the heart of our vision of this new century," Delanoe told the group.

National League of Cities delegates gave Delanoe standing ovations at the beginning and at the …