Mr. President,
On behalf of the people of Finland and on my own behalf, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you Mr. President, my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as President of the United States of America.
While availing myself of this opportunity to wish you every success in carrying out the important responsibilities of your high office, let me add on a more personal note a warm greeting and my anticipation that our excellent co-operation continues also in the future.
Tarja Halonen
President of the Republic of Finland