While we here in the United States have worked hard and fought for a democracy that has lasted over 200 years. many nations have not been so fortunate. Today. however. we celebrate the anniversary of another long lasting democracy. Greece. which wrestled independence 166 years ago from the Ottoman Empire. is a stellar example of that nation devoted to the preservation of democratic ideals. While many Third World and European nations have juggled governments and constitutions. Greece has stood above. resisting temptation from Communist factions. to maintain a special liberty. Like many congressional districts. mine contains a significant number of Greek immigrants. Their patriotism and dedication to democracy in this country is a mirror of the model set by their Greek forefathers. Not surprisingly.
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