[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4212]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 185TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREEK INDEPENDENCE ON MARCH 25, 
                                  2006

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 185th 
anniversary of Greek independence, which took place on March 25, 2006.
  Thousands of years ago the spirit of democracy was born in Greece. In 
1821, this democracy flourished when the Greeks successfully declared 
their independence from the Ottoman Empire. Their struggle and success 
reinforced their belief in freedom and democracy. This belief holds 
strong and true today, as Greeks continue to fight side-by-side in 
defense of democracy and freedom, and in opposition to terrorism.
  Today we celebrate Greece and the Greek people everywhere for their 
continued contribution to democracy and freedom. As nations around the 
world struggle with tyranny and injustice, may they look to the 
victories of the Greeks for hope that democracy can flourish.

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