U.S. Democrat leader Dean tells Europe his party wants to rebuild relations [View All]

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U.S. Democrat leader Dean tells Europe his party wants to rebuild relations

PORTO, Portugal: U.S. Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean told European Socialist leaders Friday his party intended to restore close political ties with the continent.

Democrats now "have a say" in U.S. policy after last month's midterm elections brought them control of both houses of the U.S. Congress, Dean said in a speech to a congress of Europe's center-left parties in northern Portugal.

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"It is time for the United States to renew our relationships around the world. It is time we treat our allies with respect and honesty," Dean said.

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"The European Union has led the way in understanding how dangerous global warming is, and America should be your partner," Dean said.