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Article: Bonds beyond all odds; (Speech before the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) 6th Empowerment Congress by Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations Lauro L. Baja Jr. on September 10-12, 2004, Chicago, Illinois, United States).(Opinion & Editorial)
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- Manila Bulletin
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- September 13, 2004
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IT is always a challenge to speak in a luncheon meeting and compete for attention against good food and lively table conversation. But allow me to compete for a few minutes.
I have a great affinity for your association, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, as well as your objectives, and programs. For indeed, I feel you are at the heart of my lifetime commitment as a member of the Philippine diplomatic service.
I wish, therefore, to pay tribute to the members and officers of this venerable association and to your founders whose vision remains relevant to current realities.
With pleasure, I noted from what I see here and ...