2005: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Liberty Medal cites courage, vigilance

Following is the citation for the Philadelphia Liberty Medal awarded on September 17 to President Viktor Yushchenko.

"Across the centuries we have learned, and often painfully re-learned, a fundamental truth: the price of liberty is eternal vigilance.

"We have learned that this vigilance must be anchored in moral courage and in strength of spirit. We have learned that it must proceed from an unswerving commitment to recognize and root out abuse of power and privilege, and to elevate and revere human rights and freedoms.

"Viktor Yushchenko has demonstrated this courage, this spirit and this commitment in challenging corruption and election fraud, and winning his nation's mandate to lead after the Orange Revolution.

"Today, his continuing vigilance in the service of liberty is guiding Ukraine's transformation to become a truly free and democratic society, and a prosperous nation.

"In recognition of his personal courage, his vision and his vigilance in leading Ukraine, the Philadelphia Foundation is proud to award the 2005 Philadelphia Liberty Medal to Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine."

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, January 15, 2006, No. 3, Vol. LXXIV

| Home Page |