Washingtoni Krónika, 1989. december-1990. március (14. évfolyam, 2-3. szám)
1990-03-01 / 3. szám
THE NEW YORK TIMES, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1990 WE, MEN AND WOMEN OF ROMANIAN AND HUNGARIAN ORIGIN living in tfia West have been following with intense emotions, keen interest and deep compassion the histone events that have taken place in Romania over these past few weeks. People of both Romanian and Hungarian ethnic background fought shoulder to shoulder to put an end to decades of a brutal and cynical communist dictatorship that has devastated the physical and spiritual landscape of the country. While a sympathetic and shocked world is mourning the victims, what lifts our spirits is the new unity in thought and action among Hunganans and Romanians. Discord among the peoples of this part of Europe has been systematically fomented by totalitarian regimes of the past most cynically by the genocidal clique of Ceausescu. Throughout history, courageous minds of Romania and Hungary have raised their voices for harmony and cooperation. The tragic events of the past weeks are a new testimony of unity and brotherhood among Hungarians and Romanians. In fact the spark that ignited the revolution in Romania was the courage of a clergyman, the Reverend Tokes, from the Hungarian minonty in Timisoara, who spoke up against the outrageous violations of human rights. When the communist police came to arrest him, Hungarians and Romanians joined in a human chain to protect him. What followed is history now. Citizens in neighboring Hungary have instantly embraced the Romanian revolution as their own: people lined up in queues to give blood: Hungarian trucks loaded with food and medical supplies started to move into Romania to help, and some of these volunteers have paid with their lives for their selfless courage. We are convinced that the best guarantee for a peaceful and prosperous Romania lies in this newly found unity of her peoples which should prevail from now on provided that a truly free, democratic social order is allowed to emerge. We are encouraged by the pledge of the provisional government to arrange for free elections this Spring. Opening of the borders between Romania and Hungary should allow divided families to reunite for visits and allow ffiose who were forced to flee to Hungary to return to their homes without fear or loss of their property. Churches, including the Romanian Uniat Church, persecuted and forced into illegality, should be given back their rights to open. Schools, newspapers and other institutions that are the carriers of national hentage and tradition, should be allowed to operate freely again for all ethnic minonties and faiths. The position of Romania and Hungary on the map of Europe and their old as well as very recent history portend a common future destiny that must be forged so as to insure the full flourishing of their remarkable human resources in stable, open societies. We hope and believe that we have witnessed the rebirth of such societies in Eastern Europe during the last riistoric weeks of 1989. Imre Bertalan President, Hungarian Reformed Federation Ivin Bodls-Wollnsr Prelessor, MLSinsi School of Med. Thomas Cholnoky Greenwicn, CT Franeoi* Fejtő Historian. Pans Peter Beta Fodor Surgeon, N.Y. Laszio Harms New York Andrew Harsányt Bishop. Hungarian Reformed Church ol America Agnes Heller Prolessor, The New School,N.Y. Pal Jonas President, Petőfi Grefe Hungary, 1956 Thomas Ktrenyl Prolessor Mt. Sinai School ol MeOiane Bsls Klrsly Prolessor Emeritus. CUNY Commander-uvChief Hungarian National Guard, 1956 Pail Kovf Parmer and Owner, Four Seesone Retaurant Pater langyel Pretasaor, Yale Univeiaity Edith and John Lauer Exec. Vice President Goodrich Corpn. Anita MTklothazi, S. J. R. C. Bishop of Emigrant Hunganans August J. Molnár President, Hunganan-Ameriean Foundation Peter Nadoey Managing Director. Mongan- Stanlsy karoly Nagy Professor, Rutgers University László Papp Architect, Connecticut Pelsr Rons President, I.B.J. Schroder Bank George So roe President Soros Fund Management A'rpid Szabd Padagog Ivan Szelenyl Professor. Umv. of California Los Angeles Bsls Talskl New York Psui Teleki Geologist PudoS L Tokes ■proleesor, University ck Connecticut Altxandsr Tornász1 Prolessor Rockefeller University Eugene Wlgnsr Nobel Laureate Professor Emeritus Princeton University Dezső Benedek Professor, Umv. ol Georgia Mlhai Botsz Professor. Stanford University Andrst Brszisnu Writer, Washington Matti Caflnttcu Prolessor, Indiana University Andrst Codrsscu Professor, Louisiana Stale Univ. Clprian Foias Oistmguisned Professor Indiana University Juliens GiratvPKon National Forum Foundation Paul Gama Wntar, Pans Virgil lerunca Wnier, Para Eugsne Ionesco PlaywngnL Pans Merie-Frinct lonssco Playwright. Pans Monies Lovlnneu Literary Cnse, Pane Marla ManoHu-Manta Prolessor. Umv. ol Calil. Davis Presidem-Amencan Romanian Academy Eugtnt Mihaasco Anal New York Virgil Nemoianu Catholic University, Washington George Palidé“ Noble Laureate Professor Emantus, Yale University Tomas Pavel Prolessor, Princeton University Ion Raikt Writer. London Mlhai Spirfasu Professor, Umversny of Geoigia Nicolas SpulbeT Professor Ernenn» Indiana University Vladimir Tlsmanatnu Prolessor. Umv. of Pennsylvania Dórin Tudorén Wnier, Washington Virginia Zaant Prolessor,' Indiana University •Aleiandtr Tornász 450 East 63rd Street New York, N.Y. 10021 and "Gaorge Paled* Coachman* Lane. WoodOndge, CT 06S25 WASHINGTONI KRÓNIKA XIV. ÉVFOLYAM 1990 MÁRCIUS HÓ
