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Hello my name is Philip Murphy and I am the United States Ambassador here in Germany.
As American citizens, we are united by the principle that our government is a government
of the people, by the people, and for the people. This principle applies to American
citizens no matter where they live. It is the thread that holds our democracy together.
The incredible energy, dynamism, and optimism of America are expressed every time citizens
take to the polls to make their voices heard through our long-standing democratic tradition.
That’s why I encourage you to participate in the 2012 elections.
For more information about how to register to vote and request an absentee ballot, consult
our Embassy website or the websites displayed at the end of this video.
We at the Embassy in Berlin and at our Consulates throughout Germany also stand ready to assist
you.
Let’s all do our part to make the United States a model to the world of the democratic
process we all hold dear.