he named his son george washington and christened one of his daughters virginie in homage to the valiantoyage of hermione was the pivotal moment that founded this fraternal alliance between the united states and france. an alliance that never failed each time vital stakes were at play. first the cause of freedom in the new world. then in two different conflicts the liberation of france and of europe. as president obama said when the new hermione sailed from the coast of france for more than two centuries the united states and france have stood united in freedom we owe to one another. from the fields where revolution was won to the beaches where the liberation of a continent began generations of our peoples have defended the ideals that guide us overcoming the darkness of oppression and injustice with the light of liberty and equality time and again. now, mr. governor -- [ applause ] mr. governor i will -- the declaration of the rights of men and of the citizens that i gave to the hermione crew when she sailed from rochefort last april. this founding text was largely inspired by your decl

he namded his son george washington, and christened one of his daughters virginie in homage to the virginiansyage of hermione was the pivotal moment that founded this fraternal alliance between the united states and france. an alliance that never failed. each time, vital stakes were at stake. -- at play. first, the cause of freedom in the new world. then in two different conflicts, the liberation of france and of europe. as the president said, with the -- when the new hermione sailed off the coast of france, for more than two centuries, the united states and france have stood united in freedom we all -- owe to one another. from the sea is where the battles were won, to the beaches where the continent began generations of people who have defended the ideals that guide us, overcoming the darkness of oppression and injustice with the light of liberty and equality time and again. now, mr. governor. >> [applause] royale: i bring you the rights of men and citizens that i gave to the crew when she sailed last april. this text for our republic was largely inspired by your declaration of independence.