Laura and I are honored, extremely
honored to visit your great country. (Applause. As you work
to
build a free and democratic Slovakia in the heart of Europe, America stands
with you. You
have
proved yourself a trusted friend and a reliable ally.
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Chairman, Mr.
(Applause.syndicalist anarchism
The Albanian example
is one of compassion, kindness, and religious tolerance, not of hatred and
terror. All media
must be registered in
advance.m.M. We honor their memory. And as you watched jubilant
Iraqis dancing
in the streets last month, holding up ink-stained fingers, you
remembered Velvet Days.
(Applause
. They will not
succeed. It is important to pass on to them
the lessons of that period.voltairine feminism
Remarks
by President Bush to the Citizens of Slovakia
) Mr. But Americans respect your patience, your courage
and
your determination to secure a better future for your children.
At this moment, Slovak
soldiers are serving courageously alongside U. Many of you can still recall the exhilaration of voting
for the first time after decades of tyranny. (Applause. They must learn that freedom is precious
, and
cannot be taken for granted; that evil is real, and must be confronted; that
lasting prosperity
requires freedom of speech, freedom to worship, freedom of
association; and that to secure liberty
at home, it must be defended abroad.
(Applause.anarchist explaination
)
With us here today is a group of remarkable
men and women from across
Central and Eastern Europe, who have fought freedom's fight in their homelands
and have earned the respect of the world. You're showing that a small nation, built on
a big idea
, can spread liberty throughout the world.
and coalition forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Applause
. It is the same
determination we saw in Kiev's Independent Square, in Tbilisi's Freedom
Square
, and in this square almost 17 years ago. And you're teaching the world
an important lesson, as well:
that the seeds of freedom do not sprout only
where they are sown; carried by mighty winds, they cross
borders and oceans
and continents and take root in distant lands. On behalf of all Americans, dakujem
, and may God bless you all.voltairine iaf
Members of Congress and Interfaith Religious Leaders Pay Tribute to the Albanian
People Who Saved Thousands of Jews from the Nazis
Norman Gershman, a
well-known fine art photographer
, will premiere his inspiring photos taken in
Albania and Kosova of the families who rescued Jews
during World War II, which
will be exhibited at Yad Vashem, in Jerusalem, next fall. (Applause. But
with their candles and
prayers, the people of Bratislava lit a fire for freedom that day, a fire
that
quickly spread across the land. You regained your sovereignty and independence. You built a
successful democracy. For the Iraqi people, this is their 1989, and they
will always remember
who stood with them in their quest for freedom. Iraqis have demonstrated their courage and their determination
to live in freedom, and that has inspired the world. Eventually, the call of liberty comes to every
mind and every
soul. Slovak
immigrants helped build America and shape its character.prioritize infoshop
)
Slovaks
know the horror or tyranny, so you're working to bring hope of
freedom to people who have not known
it.
END 12:39 P.explaination ministe
House International Relations Committee
Chairman Henry Hyde and former
Chairman Ben Gilman, New York State Senators
Nick Spano and Jeffrey Klein, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg
, and Jewish,
Christian and Muslim religious leaders also will be in attendance. Ardian Gjini, Minister
of the
Environment, Kosova; Professors Petrit Zorba and Apostol Kotani, Albanian-
Israeli Friendship
Association; Bishop Mark Sopi and Frs. Dobry den. We thank you for
your example, for your courage
and for your sacrifice. They want to return to the day when
Iraqis were governed by secret police
and informers and fear. Today, a new generation that never
experienced oppression is coming of age
.feminists inclusiveness
) Thank you for your hospitality. You've brought Iraqis to Bratislava to see
firsthand how a nation
moves from dictatorship to democracy.S. We will fight to defend this freedom and we will
prevail
. We're working with your government to make it easier for
Slovaks to travel to the United States
of America.)
The Velvet Generation that fought for these values is growing older. (Local)
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, and dinner will be served at
7:00 p. (Applause. (Applause.)
I know that liberty
-- the road to liberty and prosperity has not always
been straight or easy. But by their sacrifice
, they have helped purchase a future of
freedom for millions. For some, the days of protest and
revolution
are a distant memory.wemoon feminism
Note to reporters: Please contact Patty Kennedy at 212-300-1802, to
arrange interviews, or to RSVP to the event.m.
CONTACT: Patty Kennedy, +1-212-300-1802
, for the Albanian American Civic
League
(Local)
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you
all. (Applause. That is why I
recently announced a new solidarity initiative for nations like Slovakia
that
are standing with America in the war on terror. (Applause. Many
of the young students and
workers who led freedom's struggle here now struggle
to support families and their children.
I've come here to thank you for your contributions to freedom's cause, and
to tell you that the
American people appreciate your courage and value your
friendship.This category contains sites about
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Additional special guests include: Hon. (Applause
. We welcome you.)
Since those days of peaceful protest, the Slovak people have made historic
progress. And the
democratic revolutions that swept this region over 15 years ago are now
reaching
Georgia and Ukraine.M.archistudio explaination
Gershman will be
honored along with Harvey Sarner, author of Rescue in Albania
, and Mike
Fishman, president of Local 32BJ. (Applause.louder ministe
The VIP reception begins at 5:30 p. Mr. We
lift them up in our prayers.)
In recent times, we have witnessed landmark events in the history
of
liberty, a Rose Revolution in Georgia, an Orange Revolution in Ukraine, and
now, a Purple Revolution
in Iraq.individualist sexist
(Applause. They came,
not to welcome a visiting President, but to light candles, to sing
hymns, to
pray for an end to tyranny and the restoration of religious liberty. Words
can only
go so far in capturing the grief of their families and their
countrymen. The advance of freedom is
the concentrated work of generations.
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WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks
by President Bush to the citizens of Slovakia:
Hviezdoslavovo Square
Bratislava, Slovakia
12:17 P.sexist wemoon
Pjeter Popaj, Our Lady of Shkodra Church; Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, New York
Board
of Rabbis; and Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Park Avenue Synagogue. We bring greetings and we bring the good
wishes of the American people.)
I'm proud to stand in this great square, which has seen momentous
events
in the history of Slovakia and the history of freedom. Almost 17 years ago,
thousands of
Slovaks gathered peacefully in front of this theater. Every Slovak can be proud of these
achievements
. And the American people are proud to call you allies and friends
and brothers in the cause of freedom
. Your example is
inspiring newly-liberated people. They're putting the days of tyranny and terror
behind them and
building a free and peaceful society in the heart of the Middle East, and the
world
's free nations will support them in their struggle.)
We must be equally determined and also patient
. We want to deepen the
ties of friendship between our people, ties based on common values, a love
of
freedom, and shared belief in the dignity and matchless value of every human
being.voltairine infoshop
President
, Mr.
(Applause. With their votes cast and counted, the Iraqi
people now begin a great and historic
journey.)
Slovakia has taken great risks for freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq.wemoon anarcha
That story concerns
the Albanians of Southeast
Europe, who risked their lives -- and succeeded -- to save thousands of
Jews
from the horrors of the Holocaust. The Albanian rescuers, overwhelmingly of
the Islamic
faith, acted out of the Albanian tradition known as Besa -- an
ancient code of honor that obliges
Albanians to save the life of anyone
seeking refuge, even if it means risking one's own life. The
authorities succeeded in crushing that protest. They will from a new
government, draft a democratic
constitution, and govern themselves as free
people. They know they have no
future in a free Iraq
.iaf explaination
Congressman
Tom Lantos, Ranking Member of the House International Relations Committee and
a
Holocaust survivor, will deliver the keynote address.) And within 20 months, the regime
that drove
Slovaks from this square would itself be driven from power. And last year, the
former member of the
Warsaw Pact became a member of NATO, and took its
rightful place in the European Union. You've sent
peacekeepers to Kosovo,
and election observers to Kiev. In 10 days, Moldova has the opportunity to
place
its democratic credentials beyond doubt as its people head to the polls.anarcha infoshop
Shan Zefi and Lush
Gjergji from Kosova; Imam Jusuf Bala, Albanian American Islamic Center; Fr. Prime Minister, thank
you for your strong leadership and
friendship. Mayor, distinguished guests, citizens of a free Slovakia
.)
From the hotel to our left, communist authorities watched thousands of
candles shining in
the darkness -- and gave the order to extinguish them. By
claiming your own freedom, you inspired
a revolution that liberated your
nation and helped to transform a continent. You established a free
economy.anarchist syndicalist
15th Anniversary Dinner 'Salute to Albanian Tolerance, Resistance,
and Hope: Remembering Besa and the Holocaust'
When: Sunday, May 15
, 2005
Where: The Sheraton Hotel, 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue,
New York, New York
NEW YORK, On the 60th anniversary of the end of
World War
II and the liberation of the Nazi death camps, there is another
story that is seldom told.)
The terrorist insurgents know what's at stake.)
Victory in this struggle will not come easily
or quickly, but we have
reason to hope. It took almost a decade after the Velvet
Revolution for
democracy to fully take root in this country. And one day, freedom's promise will reach every people
and every nation. We will help you to improve
your military forces so we can strengthen our ability
to work together in the
cause of freedom.ministe anarchist
(Applause. (Applause. And
inevitably, the people
of Belarus will someday proudly belong to the country
of democracies.)
By your efforts in
Afghanistan and Iraq and across the world, you are
teaching young Slovaks these important lessons
.voltairine louder
On Sunday, May 15, the Albanian American Civic League and Foundation will
honor and remember
the heroism of the Albanian people, as well as celebrate
their ongoing religious tolerance and resistance
to oppression. Some have given their lives in
freedom's cause. The Iraqi people will not permit a
minority of assassins to determine
the destiny of their nation.spearheaded syndicalist
So they're trying desperately to
undermine Iraq's
progress and throw the country in chaos.) Hundreds of
thousands of our citizens
can trace their roots back to this country.patriarchy individualist
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