They are watching the Europeans and the U.S. closely, to see whether that approach succeeds and that is exactly why we must get these issues resolved, and now. Your industry stands at a crossroads. Aerospace markets have always been global, but aerospace industries have, until now, been national. Alternatively, aerospace will become a battleground of national industries engaging in predatory competition, unfair practices, and political posturing. Whether Europe agrees to play by fair rules on these issues could determine the course of the entire global aerospace industry for years to come.
Openness is a two-way street, and it shouldn t be taken for granted.
In my view, it s past time for Europe to outgrow national favoritism and make the leap to being part of a global industry. I hope you know that I look forward to working with all of you in the fight for that outcome.