Παρασκευή 25 Μαρτίου 2016

Obama: Greece provides humanitarian assistance to countless people

Obama: Greece provides humanitarian assistance to countless people



The specific reference to the great humanitarian work provided by Greece to the thousands of people flocking to the country as a result of the unprecedented wave of refugees from the Middle East stands out in this year's proclamation of Greek independence, a document signed by the current US President for the anniversary Greek regeneration.

Barack Obama in this year of the Declaration, the latest of his own presidential term notes characteristic for our country that: "In response to an ongoing refugee and immigration crisis Greece provides humanitarian assistance to countless men, women and children seeking freedom from persecution and violence. As Americans we stand on the side of Greece as partners, friends and allies in NATO and the Greek-American community serves as an important bridge which helps to keep in touch. At our core, we share strong ties of culture and of the family and respect the fundamental rights of democratic states. In good and bad times, we share a common commitment to the safety and freedom of people around the world. "

US President opens this year's proclamation of Greek independence recalling the close ties between the US with the Greek nation and ancient Greece as inspiration for America: "Inspired by the example of ancient Greece, the founders of America carved on the Greek principles to guide our democracy in its tracks. Almost half a century after the Stars and Stripes waved over our country, a flag was raised on a mountain top in Greece, and a revolution was born to bring democracy back to her hometown and put the cornerstone of the close relationship enjoyed by the two nations us".

But Obama does not fail to mention in today's link between the two peoples, which is none other than the Greek American community: "Our shared stories reflect on our common values. Throughout praised our past, our nations have ratified the fundamental ideals that we stand for, working together to ensure the foundations of democracy, on which they have built between our two nations. The Greeks and Americans have long stood side - the side of the defense of freedom and today, the Greek-American community carries the legacy of the old Greeks who lit up our world by continuing to enrich our society with unique ways "and added:" motivating generations, the hope that we incited both revolutions, still burns in the hearts of Greek Americans and all those who throughout our country still seeking more opportunity for our children and grandchildren. On this day, let us reflect on the almost two centuries of strong bonds between our nations and we commit ourselves again to work together to strengthen our respective democracies. "

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