FOR THE RECORD: Tarasyuk congratulates UCCA (06/05/05)

FOR THE RECORD

Tarasyuk congratulates UCCA

Below is the text of greetings from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Borys Tarasyuk on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America.

Dear Friends:

I sincerely congratulate the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America on the occasion of its glorious jubilee - 65th anniversary - and on behalf of the entire Government of Ukraine I thank you for your support, sincere determination and decisive action in promoting the interests of Ukraine within the international community, as well as assisting democratic development in our state.

Today, the history of our nation has gotten a fresh start. Ukraine's pride and happiness rest on the fact that its people are now the authors of their own history. And so we depend on your continued support in promoting an understanding within the United States and Europe of the bright new spirit emanating from Ukraine; the spirit which has united us, and during our most decisive moment inspired our nation to rise up in defense of freedom and democracy. Every person should strive to enhance the glory and greatness of their homeland in the world.

The maidan has stirred within the hearts of Ukraine's citizens an immense life-giving force; and now is the time for all Ukrainian hearts to beat as one. This revolution is not the final stage in Ukraine's age-old struggle for freedom, but rather a first step along this path.

I would like to reiterate the words of our President Viktor Yushchenko, which were made during his visit to the United States: "Devote the next two years of your life to Ukraine and we will change it for the better!" Every dollar of American investment, every politician who is no longer indifferent to the fate of Ukraine, every member of Congress, in whose heart an orange flame has been ignited, can be your contribution to the fulfillment of our forefathers' dream.

Through the united efforts of all Ukrainians - in the homeland as well as throughout the world - we will be able to strengthen Ukraine's independence, return it to its proper place in the community of free, democratic states, and realize the hopes and dreams of our wise and proud people.

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