[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 34 (Thursday, March 21, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
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                         GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                               speech of

                          HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2002

  Mr. TIERNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 181st 
anniversary of Greek independence that will take place on March 25th. 
As a member of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, I once 
again join my colleagues in paying tribute to the Greek nation and its 
people.
  As we all know, ancient Greece was the fountain of democratic ideals 
and values for the rest of the world, and on the day of her 
Independence, we are again reminded of our duty to strive for and 
defend freedom.
  We are also reminded of the debt of gratitude we owe to the country 
upon which our democratic process is founded, while also recognizing 
the strong support modern day Greece has given us in our battle with 
terror. Indeed, the people of Greece and all Greek Americans have cause 
to celebrate their achievements on this day of Independence.
  On behalf of the people of the Sixth Congressional district of 
Massachusetts, I wish to extend congratulations to the people of Greece 
and all people of Greek heritage in the United States on this important 
holiday.

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