[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 32 (Monday, March 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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HONORING GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GREEK HERITAGE TO 
                           AMERICAN DEMOCRACY

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 21, 1994

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, as you may know March 25 is Greek 
Independence Day. This day is important to all Americans because it 
commemorates the unique bond Greeks share in our commitment to 
democracy. The democracy that originated in Greece 2,500 years ago, was 
the inspiration of our Founding Fathers when creating our democratic 
system. As Members of Congress, serving in this body born out of Greek 
ideals, Greek Independence Day will be a celebration of our common bond 
to liberty and freedom. To this day, my constituents of Greek descent 
are proud of the influence their heritage has had on this country--and 
so am I.
  It is very appropriate as we salute Greece's past that we also salute 
the strong bonds between us in the present and the future. Greece and 
the United States have developed close ties, as members of NATO and the 
European Community. Let us continue to honor these ties and work to 
strengthen them by celebrating with Greek Americans on March 25.

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