Angela Merkel honored at Harvard

A distinguished guest at the graduation ceremony at Harvard University in the United States. Angela Merkel came to speak to the hundreds of people on the legendary Cambridge campus, right next to Boston.
Speaking in part in English, the German Chancellor was very applauded: "That's why I want to leave you with this wish: tear down walls of ignorance and narrow-mindedness, because nothing must remain like this. 'he is."
After a few criticisms directed at Donald Trump, but without mentioning his name, Angela Merkel continued in his speech in German, evoking the battle for climate and the European dream: "Europe has overcome age-old conflicts. A peaceful order based on common values ​​rather than on the so-called national strength has emerged, and despite all the discussions and temporary setbacks, I firmly believe that we Europeans are united for the best. "
The German head of state, who has received an honorary doctorate, also mentioned the end of her term, which must leave power in 2021 after a record longevity in Europe.

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