Congressman Boyle Statement Regarding BREXIT Referendum Outcome

WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) released the following statement today regarding the Britain referendum on EU membership and participation:

“I was profoundly disappointed to hear of the outcome of today’s national referendum where British voters decided to leave the European Union (EU). While I hoped for a different outcome, I respect the right of British voters to peacefully determine their future as it relates to Europe and the rest of the world, and look forward to maintaining the strong relationship that the United States and United Kingdom currently enjoy.”

Continued Congressman Boyle, “At the same time, I do want to make clear that the United States will strongly oppose the re-establishment of a hard border between the six counties of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The United States is one of the guarantors of the Good Friday Agreement and, as such, our policy will be to fight against any backsliding into the bad old days of border checkpoints.”