Political Quotes

“it is an honor today to join my colleagues, Representatives Bilirakis and Maloney in celebrating Greek Independence Day. Much like the ruins of ancient Greece, the traditions and thoughts this society brought to the world are still standing. On this day which marks Greece's Independence, we celebrate the spirit of liberty and self-determination as manifested in 1821 when Greece began a 7 year struggle against the Ottoman empire, which led to the restoration of democracy to the land of Aristotle and Plato. Madam Speaker, as the first Olympic flame ignited in ancient Greece spread the spirit of sportsmanship and friendship around the world for centuries to come, Greece gave the world the tool with which to create a more just and peaceful society that continues to spread across the globe today--democracy. Hence, as the Olympic flame makes its way back to Athens in 2004, we celebrate today, that 181 years ago, democracy was returned to its birthplace continuing to make Greece a pillar of liberty and civility for the world to look onto.”