Greeting from President George W. Bush (11/23/03)

THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAMINE-GENOCIDE IN UKRAINE

Greeting from President George W. Bush

Below is the full text of a greeting sent by President George W. Bush to participants of the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine.

I send greetings to those commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine.

On this solemn occasion, people of Ukraine and around the world gather to honor the lives of the millions who died as a result of Joseph Stalin's totalitarian regime. The world must teach the lessons from this dark chapter in history to future generations and prevent atrocities like this in the future.

As Americans, we join in remembering those who were lost and remain committed to the pursuit of liberty, tolerance, and compassion. The United States is proud to be a friend of Ukraine, and we will continue to help its citizens as they strive to strengthen their democracy and market economy.

On behalf of the American people, I send warmest wishes to the Ukrainian people on this day of remembrance.

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