NYSE Welcomes H.E. José Manuel Barroso, President Of The European Commission

The New York Stock Exchange today welcomed the President of the European Commission, H.E. José Manuel Barroso, who delivered a speech on “Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy” and rang the Closing Bell at the Exchange.

“I thank the New York Stock Exchange, in particular John Thain, for inviting me,” said Mr. Barrroso. “The NYSE merger with Euronext, which created the first transatlantic stock exchange, has quickly come to symbolize the tight bonds between Europe and the U.S. ”

“We are honored to welcome the President of the European Commission to the New York Stock Exchange, said NYSE Euronext CEO John A. Thain. “We are delighted that President Barroso shared his vision for strengthening the transatlantic economy and rang our Closing Bell today.”

For the full text of President Barrroso’s speech, please click on the following link:

 27 Apr 2007 Speech: Strengthening the Transatlantic Economy   (pdf)