Bernard spoke with LPM’s Bill Burton about his goals for the trip.

This transcript was edited for clarity and length.

Bill Burton: Let's talk a little bit about the general relationship between Kentucky and Belgium.

Frederic Bernard: Kentucky is, for us, a very interesting state. I'm based in Washington, and I take the occasion to visit the states in the U.S. I very much like Kentucky, we have a long relationship. In the past, we had Kentucky boys fighting in Europe during the First World War, but also in Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge. And today, what I would like is to know Kentucky better, to meet with the local communities to see what we can do in terms of economic relationship ties.

BB: What are you hoping to accomplish with the meeting with the governor?

FB: It's a first vis

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