Political Quotes

“Today I rise before the Senate in support of a Senate Resolution submitted today by my colleague Senator Specter. This resolution designates March 25 of this year as 'Greek Independence Day: A day of celebration for Greek and American democracy.' The people of ancient Greece made important, lasting contributions to humanity in the fields of literature, philosophy, mathematics, and the physical sciences. The greatest part of their legacy, though, is a simple yet powerful idea that was born over 2,000 years ago. It is the idea that citizens should possess the power to determine the course of their Nation. The bonds that join the United States and Greece are deep and long lasting. In 1821, Greek Commander in Chief Petros Mavromichalis said to the citizens of the United States: 'it is in your land that liberty has fixed her abode and . . . in imitating you, we shall imitate our ancestors and be thought worthy of them if we succeed in resembling you.' Since modern Greece's struggle for independence 182 years ago, our countries have stood together as allies and friends. We have peacefully worked together in every major international conflict. Today, Greece continues to embrace the ideals of freedom, democracy, and peace.”