Vice-president sends greetings

Below is the text of the greetings sent by Vice-President Al Gore to the Ukrainian Independence Day celebration held on Capitol Hill on September 22.

It gives me great pleasure to send greetings to all who are celebrating the eighth anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Day. In particular, I would like to thank the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council for sponsoring the festivities

We all share the same goal: helping Ukraine complete its transition to democracy and market economies, while furthering its integration with Europe and Euro-Atlantic institutions. I have worked hard through the Binational Commission to help Ukraine make this transformation. As Ukraine celebrates the eighth anniversary of its independence, Ukrainians can take pride in the progress they have made building an independent, democratic country.

On this special occasion, you can be sure that I will continue to support your efforts to help Ukraine build a peaceful, prosperous and secure future for its people. Please accept my best wishes for each of you.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, October 3, 1999, No. 40, Vol. LXVII

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