Chrétien Warns U.S. at Gander 9/11 Ceremony
At the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Gander, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien warned the United States not to mistake Canada’s generosity for weakness, emphasizing Canada’s resolve and mutual friendship even amid trade tensions with the U.S. and a high-profile reception for U.S. officials, including Pete Hoekstra, at the ceremony.
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About Pete Hoekstra
Cornelis Piet Hoekstra is an American politician and diplomat serving since 2025 as the 33rd United States ambassador to Canada. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the United States ambassador to the Netherlands from 2018 to 2021, and was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 2nd congressional district from 1993 to 2011.
Everything about Pete Hoekstra →- Occupation
- politician, diplomat, business executive
- Position held
- United States representative, United States Ambassador to the Netherlands, United States representative, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 30, 1953