John Sarbanes: “It is my honor to rise today in recognition of the 187th anniversary of Greek independence. The Greek people have proven…”

“It is my honor to rise today in recognition of the 187th anniversary of Greek independence. The Greek people have proven to be the greatest of allies to the United States over many decades. Today we have new opportunities to demonstrate our support of Greece on key issues. Most immediate is the dispute over the name of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I urge the administration to help us celebrate Greek Independence Day by supporting Greece's position on this important issue. Greece's position makes sense for NATO, it makes sense for the United States, and it makes sense for peaceful international relations.”