Fraternity-Testvériség, 2006 (84. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

2006-07-01 / 3. szám

Teleki urges the President to "keep the democratic aspirations of the Hungarian minorities as a priority issue" of U.S. relations.

After thanking Hungarian President László Sólyom for his warm hospitality, President Bush then proceeded to greet and shake the hands of all of the approximately 120 guests. As a 56er herself, Mrs. Lauer thanked President Bush on behalf of Hungarian Americans for coming to honor the memory of 1956. The President said: "Thank you for all you do for our nation." After the luncheon, the two Presidents walked out of the Parliament, where President and Mrs. Bush laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame Memorial of the Revolution.

President Bush greets Mrs. Edith Lauer, HAC Chair Emerita

After greeting his audience in Hungarian, President Bush summarized the events of 1956, recognizing the heroism of those who dared to stand against tyranny. "The lesson of the Hungarian experience is clear: liberty can be delayed, but it cannot be denied." Speaking of the Hungarian American community, he said: "Some 200,000 Hungarians fled into exile in search of liberty. Many found refuge in the United States. These immigrants have contributed to my country in countless ways, and America will always be glad that we opened our doors to Hungarians that were seeking freedom." The full text of the President's speech is available at White House's website: www.whitehouse.Qov.

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President George W. Bush speaks from Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, June 22, 2006.

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