Magyar News, 1998. szeptember-1999. augusztus (9. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1998-11-01 / 3. szám
66 We Speak American 99 Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary visited the United States of America Recently, we have learned that the Prime Minister of Hungary visited the United States. Though there wasn't much about it in the usual media but we happened to receive information from Julianna Bika, press secretary of the American Region of World Federation of Hungarians. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his speech among other things said thanks to President Clinton for having the American troups station in Taszár, Hungary. This addeed to the stability of the area as well as providing possibilities for the Hungarians to participate in the peace making, south of her borders. Prime Minister Orbán underlined the fact that this is the first time in history that the head of the Hungarian government visited Washington as an 0 WE WELCOME and we are happy to see the Magyar Studies of America return with their Hungarian activities again. Gyula Egervári, President of the organization was away from our area for a few years. Now that he is back, he offers unrestricted membership to the Magyar Studies. Attending the classes is free to everybody who wishes to participate. The classes will be held at the Fairfield Woods Middle School from 7 to 8 PM on Mondays. You may obtain further information in the evening hours by calling 203-261-1956, or 203-261- 2353. We are looking forward to seeing the success of the Magyar Studies. 0 mmmmmMM ally of the United States of America. In the region of Hungary the promise of stability is in the hands of the new government which considers this to be one of the most important priorities. This expands far beyond Hungary and in a way it becomes part of the global effort to have lasting peace. Viktor Orbán also underlined the fact that Hungary should be considered differently to many other countries in regard to the economic situation in the world at this time. Hungary is no longer a developing market, it is a substantial part of the Western world. To some questions from the press corps, President Clinton said that he believes Central Europe, Hungary, and Poland are doing a good job. It is noticed that the Hungarian government does everything in its power to reduce the bad effects of the international economic problems. The President expressed his hope that Hungary will will have a very aggressive and forward going economic policy which will make it possible to build a stable structure to avoid future cnses. Both Mr. Clinton and Mr. Orbán expressed their hope that there is still a possibility for peaceful arrangements in the conflict of Kosovo. Because Hungary is not yet a full pledged member of NATO, the participation in these affairs is on a volunteer base. They also talked about the fight against organized crime. President Clinton considered that the Hungarian government is committed to do its share. The two countries are in the process of establishing a workgroup and also the possibility of the FBI to to be able to work in Hungary. Mr. Clinton promised to encourage American investors to work with Hungary because there is nothing wrong with that country. The problems are with the world around it. Mr. Orbán replied in English to the questions set forward by the representatives of the media. He said that his main goal is to show America and the world that we are “speaking American” and that Hungary is suitable to be a reliable partner in Central Europe. At a later time the Prime minister layed ad a wreath at the unknown soldiers grave in the Arlington National Cemetery. He also placed a wreath the at the grave of Hungarians who were part of the American Civil War: Alexander Asboth and Gyula Szamwald Stahel, both generals in the American Civil War He also met with Janet Reno and Louis Freeh, chief of F B I. He had a long discussion with Republican Senator Bob Dole, Mr. Cohen, Sectetary of Defence, and with James Wolfensohn, President of the World Bank. Then he visited the Washington Post’s editorial office. At the Hungarian Kossuth House and after at the cocktail party at the Hungarian Embassy, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met with representatives of the American Hungarian community representatives. We American Hungarians really appreciate the change in the relationship between the country of our origin and the country we chose, for some, the adopting country. We hope that this relation will benefit both of them and as a final result it will be part of the world's peace effort and betterment of mankind. r ■\ 1HPN< Club 147 Ward St., Wallingford, CT. P.O.Box 1816; Tel:203-639-0511 Available for cultural and social events. Hall, kitchen, bar, stage and ample parking. Contact: Kati Kovács JJ Page 1
