Economics has made us allies. But I would add, that in the 21st Century, Quebec and Pennsylvania will grow to be more than allies. We will be partners in the forefront of global economic development. It is as partners, that Quebec and Pennsylvania will build on the strong foundation that has already been laid. Today, we re-new our commitment to work together with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth and the Government of Quebec.
Good trade makes good friends.
And with this agreement, we establish a formal relationship that will jointly advance the interests of both Pennsylvania and Quebec. We each have substantial resources that can benefit the other. This week's meeting of the Council of Great Lakes Governors has served to spotlight just how much we can accomplish when we pool our energies. And through this agreement, we will capitalize on this advantage. And it was with this in mind that I made my first official, international trade mission to Canada last fall.