...cannot be recognized in this statement issued by Greece's Ambassador to the United States. One would never know this is a country whose own allies do not allow it to expand its territorial limits at sea to the internationally recognized 12-mile limit, or bothered to show they cared when foreign special forces landed on its territory in 1997:
"On March 25, the Greek nation celebrates the greatest day in its modern history. One hundred and eighty seven years ago, the heroes of 1821, faithful trustees of the Hellenic heritage, inspired by the ideals of liberty, freedom and dignity, took arms against a mighty empire, sacrificed their lives and managed to establish the modern Greek state.
Today, on the occasion of this celebration, we all pay tribute to the sacrifice of our heroic ancestors and, especially, to the Greeks of Diaspora who generated the movement of the Modern Greek Enlightenment and provided the spark of the 1821.
Ever since, Hellenism was found in the vanguard of nations fighting for freedom and democracy. During these 187 years of national statehood, Greece has fulfilled all its major objectives: we achieved our territorial integration, participated in all major events of the 20th century, including the two World Wars, built a modern and democratic society, forged strong and enduring alliances and acceded into the European Union.
This was not an unhindered course. There have been a lot of obstacles and setbacks. However, thanks to our profound belief in the same high ideals, which inspired our heroic forefathers, we overcame them, sometimes against all odds.
This is the reason why Greek Revolution has constituted a source of inspiration for many other nations. It is no coincidence that each year, the White House and the US Congress honor Greek Independence Day. Besides, the Founding Fathers of the United States drew heavily on the ancient Greek political experience and philosophy when forming American representative democracy..."
My personal salute is to the people who toil without succor through the corruption in this land.
Today, on the occasion of this celebration, we all pay tribute to the sacrifice of our heroic ancestors and, especially, to the Greeks of Diaspora who generated the movement of the Modern Greek Enlightenment and provided the spark of the 1821.
Ever since, Hellenism was found in the vanguard of nations fighting for freedom and democracy. During these 187 years of national statehood, Greece has fulfilled all its major objectives: we achieved our territorial integration, participated in all major events of the 20th century, including the two World Wars, built a modern and democratic society, forged strong and enduring alliances and acceded into the European Union.
This was not an unhindered course. There have been a lot of obstacles and setbacks. However, thanks to our profound belief in the same high ideals, which inspired our heroic forefathers, we overcame them, sometimes against all odds.
This is the reason why Greek Revolution has constituted a source of inspiration for many other nations. It is no coincidence that each year, the White House and the US Congress honor Greek Independence Day. Besides, the Founding Fathers of the United States drew heavily on the ancient Greek political experience and philosophy when forming American representative democracy..."
My personal salute is to the people who toil without succor through the corruption in this land.
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