[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E158]
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  CONGRATULATING THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE ON POPE JOHN PAUL II's UPCOMING 
                                 VISIT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I congratulate the Ukrainian people 
on His Holiness Pope John Paul II's upcoming visit in June. The Pope 
recently accepted an invitation from Ukraine's President to visit the 
country, undoubtedly answering the prayers of many Catholic Ukrainians.
  Mr. Speaker, many of my constituents would also like to see His 
Holiness Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople visit 
Ukraine. Ukraine has a large Orthodox population, and a visit by the 
Patriarch to the country would be a blessing to them and would promote 
harmony between Catholic and Orthodox worshippers throughout Ukraine.

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