Bush proclaims: It's Captive Nations Week! [View All]

[Miss Authoritiva]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/07/print/20040717-2.html

Captive Nations Week, 2004 by the President of the United States of America a Proclamation

"Each year during Captive Nations Week, the United States reaffirms our commitment to building a world where human rights, democracy, and freedom are respected and protected by the rule of law. As Americans, we believe the nonnegotiable demands of human dignity must be upheld without regard to race, gender, creed, or nationality. We stand in solidarity with those living under repressive regimes who seek democracy and peaceful changes in their homelands."

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"NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 18 through July 24, 2004, as Captive Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their commitment to all those seeking liberty, justice, and self-determination."

Don't forget to e-mail your suggestions for "appropriate ceremonies and activities" to the White House and Congress!

*Emphasis added.