California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Congratulates Armenian Ind

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER CONGRATULATES ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

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18.09.2007 15:15

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulated Armenian
Independence. The Governor’s message says, in part:

"I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to all those commemorating
the anniversary of the Independence of Armenia. It is always a special
occasion when a people gather to rejoice in their heritage, and I am
privileged to join with the Armenian-American community on this day
of celebration. You enrich our nation – and especially our state –
through your hard work, spirit of service and wonderful blend of
cultural traditions. Thank you for your contributions to California’s
unique and ever-growing diversity.

In honoring our own ancestries, we not only come to a better
understanding of ourselves, but we also gain a greater appreciation
for the breadth of cultures and customs that make up our Golden State.

On behalf of all Californians, please accept my best wishes for a
meaningful celebration and every future success."

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS