Post by panagiotopoulos on Apr 3, 2008 22:12:03 GMT -5
For Immediate Release
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters
Phone: (202) 232-6300
E-mail: press@ahepa.org
News Release
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AHEPA Supports Greece's Decision to Exercise Veto
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The membership of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's 1.4 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, supports Greece's decision to veto Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's (FYROM) bid to join NATO, announced National President Ike Gulas.
"We support Greece's decision to stand firm with its right to exercise its veto power," said Gulas. "Simply stated, the government in Skopje has not demonstrated good neighborly relations by turning a blind-eye to the dissemination of hate propaganda toward Greece. This week's despicable display of the swastika on the Greek flag is the most blatant example of such propaganda.
"With this veto, Greece sends a strong message to the international community that the issue of a country's cultural and historically identity is one to be taken seriously, and that the theft of one's identity is not to be rewarded. We contend Greece's position will now lead to constructive dialogue and negotiations under UN auspices despite reaction to the contrary by FYROM Foreign Minister Milososki."
"Finally, we applaud Greece's will to find a viable solution that will ensure peace and stability in the region that will ultimately benefit the best interest of the United States."
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AHEPA is the largest Greek-American association in the world with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, and sister chapters in Australia and New Zealand. It was established in 1922 by visionary Greek Americans to protect Hellenes from prejudice originating from the KKK, and in its history, AHEPA joined with the NAACP and B'nai B'rith International to fight discrimination.
The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism.
For more information about the AHEPA family, or how to join, please contact AHEPA Headquarters, (202) 232-6300, or visit www.ahepa.org.
The AHEPA Action Alert is an electronic news service of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
For more information visit the AHEPA Online Headquarters at www.ahepa.org.
1909 Q Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Tel: 202-232-6300 Fax: 202-232-2140 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters
Phone: (202) 232-6300
E-mail: press@ahepa.org
News Release
AHEPA Logo
AHEPA Supports Greece's Decision to Exercise Veto
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The membership of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's 1.4 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, supports Greece's decision to veto Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's (FYROM) bid to join NATO, announced National President Ike Gulas.
"We support Greece's decision to stand firm with its right to exercise its veto power," said Gulas. "Simply stated, the government in Skopje has not demonstrated good neighborly relations by turning a blind-eye to the dissemination of hate propaganda toward Greece. This week's despicable display of the swastika on the Greek flag is the most blatant example of such propaganda.
"With this veto, Greece sends a strong message to the international community that the issue of a country's cultural and historically identity is one to be taken seriously, and that the theft of one's identity is not to be rewarded. We contend Greece's position will now lead to constructive dialogue and negotiations under UN auspices despite reaction to the contrary by FYROM Foreign Minister Milososki."
"Finally, we applaud Greece's will to find a viable solution that will ensure peace and stability in the region that will ultimately benefit the best interest of the United States."
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AHEPA is the largest Greek-American association in the world with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, and sister chapters in Australia and New Zealand. It was established in 1922 by visionary Greek Americans to protect Hellenes from prejudice originating from the KKK, and in its history, AHEPA joined with the NAACP and B'nai B'rith International to fight discrimination.
The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism.
For more information about the AHEPA family, or how to join, please contact AHEPA Headquarters, (202) 232-6300, or visit www.ahepa.org.
The AHEPA Action Alert is an electronic news service of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
For more information visit the AHEPA Online Headquarters at www.ahepa.org.
1909 Q Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Tel: 202-232-6300 Fax: 202-232-2140 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org
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