Political Quotes

“I am pleased to rise today in recognition of Greek Independence Day, which will be celebrated March 25, 1994. This is a special day set aside to reflect upon not only the liberation of Greece from the Ottoman Empire, but also the unique contributions Greek Americans have made to our culture and democratic political system. I had the opportunity to visit Athens for the first time the weekend of March 18-20 for the Standing Committee meeting of the North Atlantic Assembly. Being in Greece--even briefly--provides one with a sense of appreciation for the important role this country has played in developing the societies of the United States and all the western world. As Percy Bysshe Sheeley once said, "We are all Greeks! Our laws, our literature, our religion, our art, have their roots in Greece." March 25 marks the 173d anniversary of the beginning of the revolution which freed the Greeks from the Ottoman Empire. For the past 7 years, the Congress has passed and the President has signed into law a resolution establishing a national day of celebration and remembrance of Greek independence. The unique experiment in democracy known as the United States of America served as the role model for Greek independence.”