[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 41 (Thursday, April 2, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E565-E568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RETURN OF THE HUNGARIAN CROWN--REPLICA IS 
PRESENTED TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS A SYMBOL OF THE CLOSE TIES BETWEEN 
                          THE U.S. AND HUNGARY

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 1, 1998

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, on March 18 in Statuary Hall of the United 
States Capitol, just a few steps from the Chamber of the House, the 
President of the Republic of Hungary, His Excellency Arpad Goncz, was 
joined by a number of our distinguished colleagues from both the House 
and the Senate and by a distinguished group of current and former 
Administration officials, members of the diplomatic corps and a large 
number of other Hungarians and Americans in celebrating the 20th 
anniversary of the return to the people of Hungary of the Holy Crown of 
Hungary, the Crown of St. Stephen.
  It is one of the significant and curious aspects of the nearly one 
thousand year history of the Hungarian Crown that, for a third of a 
century, the United States government was custodian of this most 
important symbol of the Hungarian nation. In 1945 the troops guarding 
the Crown handed it over to United States Army troops in Germany to 
prevent its falling into the hands of the Soviet military. First in 
Germany and later at Fort Knox, Kentucky, the United States safeguarded 
this Hungarian treasure for 33 years. It was clearly the intention of 
American officials to return the Crown to the Hungarian people, but the 
communist coup d'etat in 1947 and the unsuccessful Hungarian revolution 
of 1956 prevented that from happening.
  By the late 1970s, Hungary had shown its independence from the Soviet 
Union in a whole range of domestic policies. In 1978 in a courageous 
decision, President Jimmy Carter, with the strong concurrence of 
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and National Security Advisor Zbigniew 
Brzezinski, decided to return the Hungarian Crown to the people of 
Hungary. The Crown was a powerful symbol of Hungary's links with the 
West and a potent emblem of Hungarian national identity. The decision 
to return the crown was based on the desire to encourage the reality of 
both of those elements.
  The rightness of the decision to return the Crown has unquestionably 
been confirmed by events since 1978. Hungary was instrumental in the 
opening of the Iron Curtain. In the fall of 1989, thousands of East 
German citizens were camped on Hungary's border with Austria seeking to 
leave the East bloc and flee to the West. At that critical moment, the 
Hungarian government made the fateful decision to open its borders, and 
thousands of East Germans fled to West Germany and to freedom and 
opportunity. That was a dramatic and fateful decision which hastened 
and precipitated the collapse of the Iron Curtain.
  Since 1978, our relationship with Hungary has progressed from being 
members of opposing alliances to partners and now to becoming full 
allies. Today, Mr. Speaker, Hungary stands at the door of NATO. It was 
symbolically significant that on the day before our ceremony in 
Statuary Hall, the Senate began debate on the admission to NATO of 
Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
  In recognition of the significance of the return of the Crown twenty 
years ago and as a symbol of the friendship of the Hungarian and 
American peoples, the Hungarian government has presented to the 
American people a magnificent replica of the Holy Crown of Hungary. 
That replica was presented to the American people at the conclusion of 
the ceremony in Statuary Hall in the Capitol, and the Members of 
Congress who were present symbolically accepted it on behalf of the 
American people. Appropriately, the replica of the Crown was taken to 
the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta later that same day, 
where it was placed on permanent display. It is most appropriate that 
the replica of the Crown is housed there, since President Carter made 
the courageous and controversial but correct decision to return the 
Crown to Hungary two decades ago.
  Mr. Speaker, this Crown has a long and important legacy that is 
highly significant to the history of the Hungarian people. In the year 
896 the seven Hungarian tribes crossed the Carpathian Mountains and 
occupied the Hungarian plain. In the year 1001, Stephen was crowned 
King of Hungarians with a crown given him by Pope Sylvester II. That 
moment signified Hungary's decision to be an integral part of western 
culture and civilization, and throughout the entire past millennium 
this hope and dream and struggle of the Hungarian people was frustrated 
every step of the way--in the 13th century by the invasion of the 
Tartars, in the 16th century by the Turks, in the middle of the 19th 
century by the forces of the Tsar putting down Hungary's freedom 
revolution, and, of course, in recent times by Soviet domination.
  For Hungarians this is a historic moment when we celebrate the 
friendship of the United States and the Republic of Hungary, and when 
the Hungarian people thank the American people by giving them in 
perpetuity this replica of the crown which symbolizes for Hungarians 
all that is good and decent and civilized. It is significant that just 
a few steps away from where we met for this ceremony, the debate was 
underway on admitting Hungary to NATO, and the vote is not too far 
distant when Hungary will also be made a part of the European Union. 
These great events mark a fulfillment of this millennium-long yearning 
of the Hungarian people to be linked with Western civilization and 
culture.
  The cosponsors of the event marking the 20th anniversary of the 
return of the Crown were Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Senate 
Majority Leader Trent Lott, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, 
Senator Richard Lugar, Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Senator Gordon 
Smith, House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt, Congressman Benjamin 
A. Gilman, Congressman Lee Hamilton, and Congressman Tom Lantos.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank those speakers who participated in this 
happy and historic event: Dr. James Ford, Chaplain of the House of 
Representatives, who offered the invocation; Speaker of the House Newt 
Gingrich; Senators Richard Lugar, Gordon Smith, Joseph Biden, Jr., Paul 
Sarbanes; Congressman Lee Hamilton, Congressman Benjamin

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A. Gilman; representing the Administration were Dr. Joseph Duffey, 
Director of the United States Information Agency, and Ambassador Marc 
Grossman, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe; representing the 
government of Hungary, in addition to President Arpad Goncz, was 
Ambassador to the United States, Gyorgy Banlaki. The benediction was 
offered by Pastor Stephen N. Mustos.

  Also making an important contribution to the ceremony were the United 
States Army String Ensemble, which played the national anthems of the 
United States and Hungary as well as other music, and the Joint Forces 
Color Guard, which presented the colors at the opening of the ceremony. 
I also want to thank the members of my staff for their role in this 
ceremony, and in particular, I want to thank Dr. Kay King, who was 
responsible for organizing this event and who made all of the 
arrangements.
  I ask that excerpts of the remarks of several of those who 
participated in this event be placed in the Record. I am including 
those who had written remarks, and I regret that excellent remarks from 
a number of participants which were not available in writing are not 
included in this statement.

           Remarks of Hon. Gordon Smith, United States Senate

       Senator Smith. Congressman Lantos, thank you for your 
     efforts in organizing this event honoring the 20th 
     anniversary of the return of the Hungarian Crown by the 
     United States. The Crown of St. Stephen is a powerful symbol 
     for the Hungarian Nation. Legendary as the crown that Stephen 
     used in his coronation in 1001, it was last used by the 
     Hapsburg King Franz Joseph II in the 19th century and by his 
     successor Karl IV early in this century.
       More than a simple crown of kings this has been a symbol of 
     Hungary's strong links with Western Europe. It was this 
     strong kinship with the West that finally led President 
     Carter to return the crown to Hungary twenty years ago. 
     Twenty years ago, American leaders were proud to return this 
     important artifact to a Hungary that was taking a slightly 
     different economic road than the rest of the Communist bloc. 
     It gave the West hope for Hungary.
       Now twenty years later, Communism has fallen and again 
     Hungary is taking a different road. This time its preparation 
     for membership in the NATO alliance gives us pause to 
     celebrate a new ally. Yesterday, the Senate began an historic 
     debate that will, I am confident, end in an overwhelming vote 
     to accept Hungary as a new member of NATO.
       I am happy to vigorously support Hungary's membership and I 
     look to this crown, the replica of which will go to the 
     Carter Presidential Library, as an enduring symbol of 
     Hungarian Pride and also of the strong bond between our two 
     countries, now about to become allies in Europe.
       Thank you for inviting me to take part in this ceremony.


       
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                  Remarks of Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

       Senator Biden. It is a great honor and pleasure for me to 
     be with you today as a co-sponsor of this remarkable event.
       Twenty years ago the Government of the United States under 
     the wise leadership of President Carter and Secretary Vance 
     made the courageous decision to return the Crown of St. 
     Stephen, the first Christian King of Hungary, to the 
     Hungarian people. We commemorate that event today--and what a 
     difference twenty years makes.
       In 1978, Hungary was ruled by communists. Today it is a 
     vibrant democracy. In 1978, Hungary was a member of the 
     Warsaw Pact. Today, I am happy to report that in the next few 
     days, the United States Senate will almost certainly ratify 
     the Protocols of Accession of Hungary, Poland and the Czech 
     Republic to NATO. And today, as a gesture of friendship, 
     Hungary is presenting a replica of the Crown to the American 
     people.
       It is fitting and proper that following today's ceremony, 
     the Crown will be taken to Atlanta, presented to President 
     Carter, and then will be housed permanently at the Carter 
     Presidential Library and Museum.
       Not often can we celebrate an event with such unambiguous 
     joy. I am delighted to be a part of today's ceremony, and, 
     Mr. President, I wish Hungary continued prosperity and 
     success.


     
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          Remarks of Hon. Lee H. Hamilton, Member of Congress

       Mr. Hamilton. I am pleased to attend this celebration of 
     the 20th anniversary of the return of the Crown of St. 
     Stephen to the Hungarian people by the United States 
     government on January 6, 1978.
       President Goncz, I join in welcoming you to the United 
     States Congress. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance, we welcome 
     you back to these halls. You can be proud of your exemplary 
     service to the nation and your strong leadership. I would 
     also be remiss if I did not use this occasion to commend Tom 
     Lantos for his distinguished service and all he has done to 
     enhance Hungarian-American relations. Finally, I want to 
     thank Dr. Robert King, who traveled with the delegation back 
     in 1978 and who has ably served Mr. Lantos for many years.
       I served on the Special President Delegation to the 
     ceremony commemorating the return of the Crown of St. Stephen 
     to Hungary, ably led by Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. I 
     shall not forget that experience. Its impact on me was all 
     the greater because I simply did not initially understand the 
     importance and significance of the Crown of St. Stephen to 
     the Hungarian nation.
       I first encountered the Crown of St. Stephen in hearings by 
     the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East of the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs in 1977. Hungarian Americans 
     were divided on the question of the return of the Crown. Some 
     argued passionately for the return: others, with equal 
     passion, argued against the return. I learned in those 
     hearings about the Crown and its important role in Hungarian 
     history.
       I preserve as a special memory the deeply symbolic and 
     emotionally-charged moment when, in the dark of night, the 
     Crown of St. Stephen was lifted off the delegation's U.S. Air 
     Force aircraft and returned, for the first time in 33 years, 
     to Hungarian soil. The emotional reaction of the airport 
     crowd when the crown touched down was simply astounding. Some 
     cheered lustily, others wept tears of joy, and others stood 
     in silence and reverence. Then and there I felt directly the 
     profound significance of the crown's return.
       To this day, I recall Secretary Cyrus Vance's moving 
     remarks at the formal return ceremony at the Hungarian 
     Parliament. That entire day, reinforcing the strong bonds 
     between our two countries and two peoples, is etched in my 
     memory.
       President Carter and Secretary Vance deserve enormous 
     credit for their foresight and courage in understanding the 
     great historical importance and significance of the return of 
     the Crown of St. Stephen to Hungary. Therefore, it is 
     entirely fitting that a replica of this magnificent crown 
     will soon sit in the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
       But, what strikes me most this day is what has happened 
     since the return of the crown. The return of the Crown of St. 
     Stephen twenty years ago was the beginning of the 
     reaffirmation by Hungary of its strong links to the community 
     of western nations. This process continued with the collapse 
     of the Berlin Wall in 1989, which came about in no small 
     measure because of the courageous leadership of the Hungarian 
     people and government. When Hungary opened its border to 
     Austria in the summer of 1989, the world changed forever. 
     Once there was an opening for human freedom, the Iron Curtain 
     and the Warsaw Pact could no longer endure.
       These intervening years have brought Hungarian-American 
     relations full circle. We have witnessed dramatic and 
     positive changes that have taken place in Hungary and in 
     Hungarian-American relations. We are now strong friends and 
     partners and will soon become NATO allies. A gesture of 
     friendship and reconciliation in 1978 has blossomed into a 
     partnership and one of the world's most enduring and powerful 
     alliances.
       Twenty years ago, I did not imagine so desirable a result. 
     What better outcome could we have hoped for? From its very 
     beginnings, the Crown of St. Stephen linked Hungary to the 
     western world. Today, the Crown of St. Stephen links Hungary 
     not only to the United States, but to the broader community 
     of freedom-loving democratic nations.


     
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         Remarks of Hon. Benjamin A. Gilman, Member of Congress

       Mr. Gilman. I am very pleased to be here this morning to 
     join with you in commemorating the return of the Crown of St. 
     Stephen to the Hungarian people twenty years ago. This gift 
     to the American people--the replica of the Crown that we have 
     here today--is a truly generous gift by the Hungarian people.
       It was America's honor and privilege to safeguard the real 
     crown for more than three decades. Indeed, we kept the symbol 
     of Hungary and its people safe in the expectation that, one 
     day, Hungary would again be free and would return to its 
     rightful place in the European community of nations--and in 
     the international community of democracies. That day is now 
     here.
       The difficult decision to return the Crown to Hungary 
     twenty years ago was an expression of faith that this day 
     would arrive. Even though communism still reigned 
     unchallenged in Hungary in 1978, many of us had faith that 
     communist rule there would not last forever. Even then, there 
     were signs that the Hungarian people wanted--and would one 
     day win--a better life. Our faith was rewarded just a few 
     years later, when Hungary emerged, once and for all, from 
     communism.
       I believe that the American people will appreciate this 
     gift from the Hungarian people. But I believe as well that 
     the American people will appreciate even more having Hungary 
     as a democratic ally--and will welcome Hungary into the North 
     Atlantic alliance in the very near future.
       As I understand it, the Crown of St. Stephen is no longer 
     used in the coronation of Kings of Hungary. It stands instead 
     as a symbol of Hungary and its one-thousand-year history. I 
     hope that the Crown of St. Stephen will serve as well, from 
     this time forward, as a sign of Hungary's return to the true 
     heart of Europe: to democracy, to peace, and to prosperity.
       The presentation of this replica of the Crown to the 
     American people should also now serve as a ``coronation'' of 
     the faith of those who, twenty years ago, believed that 
     Hungary would see this day come to pass--a day when Hungary 
     would be democratic and free and would be ready to join, as 
     an equal member, the community of European nations and the 
     trans-Atlantic alliance.


     
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 Remarks of Hon. Cyrus Vance, Former Secretary of State of the United 
                                 States

       Former Secretary of State Vance. It is a great honor for me 
     to join you today at this important ceremony. I well recall 
     the date some 20 years ago on which I arrive in Budapest 
     heading the delegation that brought the Crown of St. Stephen 
     and the coronation regalia to Budapest.
       It was a cold and blustery day, but the atmosphere was warm 
     and hospitable. The return of those important treasures to 
     Hungary was not just the return of important historical 
     items, entrusted to our forces at the end of World War I. It 
     was the opening of a new era in our relationship with 
     Hungary, and a demonstration of how close our peoples could 
     become and would become.
       In 1978, you will recall, there were many differences 
     between our two governments, but there was a feeling in 
     Washington that the time had come to break through the Cold 
     War mentality, and reach out to the people of Hungary. In 
     this, the human rights strategy of President Carter was of 
     vital importance, and the return of the Crown of St. Stephen 
     was central.
       I want to underscore President Carter's personal support of 
     the return of the Crown, as well as the important work of two 
     officials in the State Department at that time: Ambassador 
     Philip Kaiser, who served us with distinction in Budapest, 
     and Counselor Matthew Nimetz, who coordinated the effort 
     under my direction in Washington.
       Let me conclude by saying how deeply touched I am to join 
     you today and to say how important it is to commemorate this 
     memorable event. I shall always treasure that unforgettable 
     day.


     
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    Remarks of His Excellency Gyorgy Banlaki, Ambassador of Hungary

       Ambassador Banlaki. ``The magnificent splendor of the 
     moment weighs heavily upon my soul,'' said a great Hungarian 
     about 150 years ago. You will soon hear more about this man--
     who was the second foreigner to speak to a joint session of 
     Congress and who gave 600 speeches in 7 months across the 
     United States in 1852.
       I am not a fan of flowery language, but when I think of 
     where we are, what we are celebrating, who are present, what 
     are the broader surrounding circumstances, what earthshaking 
     changes this all signifies, then magnificent it is. Splendid 
     it is. And it is a dream come true.
       In this majestic Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol, which 
     served as the House of Representatives Chamber for 50 years, 
     the American and Hungarian flags standing together, our 
     national anthems played together, the Hungarian national 
     symbol epitomizing a thousand years of history (with a 
     fascinating American-related chapter in focus fortifying the 
     friendship of the American and Hungarian people), it is a 
     spectacular celebration, another milestone in the process as 
     we shape and transform our relationship from partnership to 
     alliance. As of yesterday, this process is in its last 
     crucial stage.
       Tom, amidst all this splendor even within the constraints 
     of just a few moments to speak, I cannot omit to express our 
     institutional and my personal thanks to you for helping 
     this great event came about. You recently received the 
     high honor of being decorated with the Prime Minister's 
     Prize called ``For the Name and Fame of Hungary,'' This 
     newly established prize is given annually to an exclusive 
     little group of very distinguished people who have done a 
     great deal to enhance the reputation of Hungary and 
     Hungarians around the world. It is presented on the 
     anniversary of the day when Albert Szentgyorgyi, 
     discoverer of Vitamin C, received his Nobel Prize in 
     Stockholm 60 years ago. He was one of more than a dozen 
     American Nobel Prize winners of Hungarian origin. As we 
     take in the atmosphere, the grandeur, the significance of 
     this event today, we cannot but realize how profoundly 
     well deserved by deeds, not just words, your recognition 
     is.
       The crown in an object. A revered and sacred object. But 
     what more than any object has woven the fabric of relations 
     between Hungarians and Americans, what has shaped the 
     sentiments of Americans about Hungary, has been the unique 
     contribution of Hungarian Americans to the development of the 
     United States in every walk of life--in science, the arts, 
     the military, music, journalism, politics and business. On a 
     day like this, at an event like this, they should be 
     recognized and honored.
       The man who will follow me in speaking today has 
     consistently been the most popular politician in Hungary 
     since his election as President of the Republic. He is Uncle 
     Arpad to most Hungarians, a hero of 1956, and a distinguished 
     author and writer. If you run a database search across the 
     street from here at the Library of Congress, under his name 
     you find 9 of his works. When I presented the list to him, he 
     was evidently pleased and remarked ``Good collection.''
       Thank you for being a part of today's historic event. Thank 
     you all for writing together another exciting page in the 
     rich book of Hungarian-American relations.

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, our concluding speaker on this occasion was 
His Excellency Arpad Goncz, President of the Republic of Hungary. He is 
one of the outstanding figures of post-communist Central Europe. 
President Goncz joined the resistance to communism during the 1956 
Hungarian Revolution. He was arrested, tried as a revolutionary, and 
sentenced to life in prison. He spent six years in prison but was 
released following an amnesty in 1963. During his time in prison, he 
taught himself English. After his release from prison, he became a 
translator and produced the definitive Hungarian translations of the 
works of a number of American authors, including Faulkner and Mark 
Twain. He is also a distinguished playwright, and has produced a number 
of profoundly original works of his own. In 1990, President Goncz was 
elected President of the Republic of Hungary, and in 1995 was reelected 
to a second five-year term. It was a special honor to have this 
distinguished leader here for our ceremony.

  Remarks of His Excellency Arpad Goncz, President of the Republic of 
                                Hungary

       President Goncz. It is with genuine pleasure that I now 
     recall with you two historic moments here in the Capitol--in 
     this magnificent building where the bronze bust of Lajos 
     Kossuth stands as a symbol of a century-long struggle of a 
     small European nation for democracy. This statue also stands 
     for all the values that our two respective countries share.
       Exactly one hundred and fifty years ago in the Hungarian 
     capital, Lajos Kossuth took the lead of an uprising, crowning 
     a long political and spiritual reform movement. A couple of 
     years later, Kossuth, the champion of a struggle that was 
     defeated by superior power and external intervention, was 
     welcomed here as a hero by the American people. In addition, 
     many soldiers of the Hungarian freedom struggle were also 
     welcomed here--including General Asboth and General Stahel 
     Szamvrald, at whose grave I had the privilege of laying a 
     wreath yesterday. There were so many unrecorded, nameless 
     soldiers who fought in their new homeland under the banner of 
     the same ideals, because the values and ideals of the 
     revolution and freedom fight of 1848 were also the 
     fundamentals of the great American political tradition. 
     Democracy and national liberalism are notions that signify 
     attitudes, morals, and values which served then--and which 
     serve even in the twenty-first century--as guides to our 
     civilization, as it faces constantly changing challenges.
       The second historic moment was 20 years ago, on the eve of 
     a new outburst of another wave of the Cold War. A country, 
     trying to help herself in the Soviet zone of influence, was 
     given back the Holy Crown, the first and foremost symbol of 
     her national pride and sovereignty after 33 years. As 
     President Jimmy Carter put it, this millennial treasure 
     attached to the memory of our first king, was given back to 
     the Hungarian people by the American people as the 
     reinforcement of the traditional friendship between our two 
     nations.
       It was on the 5th of January 1978 when our national relics 
     arrived in Budapest from Fort Knox. In Europe the geographic 
     frontiers were made impenetrable by barbed wires separating 
     peoples and political systems. The everyday relations between 
     the two blocs were shaped by exchanged ultimatums and 
     gestures, but it was in those years when truly remarkable 
     events took place, which influenced the political and 
     spiritual future of the whole continent.
       These are but episodes in the recent and not-so-recent past 
     of the European continent--history from the perspective of 
     150 years and of 20 years. What connects the two? The Holy 
     Crown of St. Stephen and the bust of Kossuth--living tokens 
     that symbolize where we belong and what our commitments are. 
     By the turn of this millennium, Hungary will reach the doors 
     of organizations that have developed in our vicinity, but 
     that are still so very far away from us. Our country is now 
     about to join the democratic community, whose values upheld 
     by so many Hungarian historic figures--values, which, 
     regardless of political systems, have long been leading ideas 
     for the Hungarian people. Now we have a unique chance to 
     become part of the zone of stability and security. By sharing 
     our values and fulfilling our commitments, we can also 
     contribute to the peace and welfare of our region and 
     consequently the whole European continent.
       The lesson of our history confirms our conviction that the 
     new challenges, affecting each and every one of us, can only 
     be met by joint efforts, by standing united along the same 
     values and purposes. When we steadfastly commit ourselves to 
     the dissemination of democratic principles, respect for human 
     rights and dignity, and the protection of private property, 
     we really vote for a safe and secure future for new, upcoming 
     generations. When we emphasize the need for genuine unity in 
     Europe and the prevention of isolating nations that have not 
     yet qualified for integration, we do nothing but draw the 
     historic lessons of our region and also outline a vision of 
     our future.
       In one of his short stories, John Updike raises the 
     question: ``Without the cold war, what's the point of being 
     an American?'' Please, let me try to answer this question as 
     a translator of several books of the writer and also in my 
     capacity as a Central European intellectual--the end of the 
     bipolar world does not mean the immediate and complete 
     prevailing of the ideas championed by the United States 
     throughout the past centuries. Your responsibility today is 
     to facilitate the completion of a promising process, a 
     historic chance, that democracy and stability find a home now 
     and forever in the Eastern part of Europe. I am convinced 
     that this expectation is not idealism, that

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     through advocating our common interests we can effectively 
     contribute to the spread of the values that have been 
     proclaimed so many times by outstanding American politicians 
     within the walls of this historic building.
       In conclusion, please allow me to use this opportunity to 
     gratefully thank the American people and their leaders for 
     the steady support they have given to Hungary to achieve as 
     much as possible under the present international 
     circumstances. I am sure if we build upon the legacy of St. 
     Stephen and Lajos Kossuth, Hungary can again join the 
     democratic community of nations.

     

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