1987. november (125-143. szám) / HU_BFL_XIV_47_2
1 líflítof^^ia Mii 2.4/D Líttle Rutsell Street, LONDONI, ltfC.i -Ttl.01-*sO H 26 ■ G. Krassi 132/1987 (E) 16th November, 1987 Rónáid Reagan's Letter to Sándor Rácz A few days before the 30th anniversary of the Hungárián Revolution Rónáid Reagan, president of the United States, sent the following letter to Mr, Sándor Rácz, toolmaker, president of the Central Workers' Council of Budapest in 1956: THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 20, 1987 Dear Mr. Raoz: We were nőt able to meet during your visít to the United States, bút I want you to know how much I — indeed, all Americans — admire your courage and patriotism. You exemplify these virtues — as well as devotion to justice, democratic institutions, independence, and pluralism — which we Americans hold so dear. We admire as well your support fór the principle of self-government and the reunification of a divided Europe. Let me assure you that your hope fór a free Europe whose nations live in peace with themselves and in mutual understanding with the rest of the world is fully shared by the United States. You have my utmost esteem and my very best wishes now and always. God bless you. Sincerely, <f? Mr. Sándor Racz Szeher ut 7 1021 Budapest Hungary Rácz was sentenced to a life-time imprisonment after the revolution and was released in 1963. It was in 1987 when first time he was allowed to go abroad and, invited by the unión AFL-CIO, he made a tour in the United States during the early Summer months. Mr.Reagan sent his letter through the official channels of the U.S. Mr. Rácz, receiving the letter, expressed his surprise and thankfulness. . A 'ö
