[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 35 (Thursday, March 24, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: March 24, 1994]
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           IN HONOR OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY MARCH 25, 1994

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                           HON. HOWARD COBLE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 24, 1994

  Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to cosponsor House Joint 
Resolution 10, which designates March 25, 1994, as ``Greek Independence 
Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.''
  Greek Independence Day is a celebration for Greek-Americans and the 
people of Greece. It is also a celebration for all Americans because it 
marks the beginning of a relationship between Greece, the original 
democracy, and the United States of America, the world's greatest 
democracy.
  As we all know, March 25, 1994 marks the 173d anniversary of the 
revolution that freed Greece from the Ottoman Empire. The period before 
the revolution was marked by oppression, and a struggle for human 
liberty by the people of Greece. The relationship between Greece and 
the United States is based upon our mutual commitment to democracy.
  The connection between Greece and the United States extends to the 
present day. There are currently more than 3 million Greek-Americans in 
the United States. The Greek culture has enriched America's diversity. 
At home in the Sixth District of North Carolina, Greek-Americans have 
made many contributions to our culture and society. I always enjoy 
attending the wonderful Greek-American festivals and celebrations held 
in my district annually.
  We affirm the bonds between our two nations through the celebration 
of Greek Independence Day. I am proud to be a cosponsor of House Joint 
Resolution 10 and urge all Americans to join in activities to salute 
the Greek people and their contributions to the world community in 
which we all live.

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