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Article: Romania is a proud partner of the U.S. in new Europe We want to thank the United States for its role in rebuilding our economy
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- December 27, 2003
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This time next year, a memorial to the world's 100 million victims
of communism will be unveiled in Washington, D.C. More than just a
tribute to the martyred, the proposed monument near the Capitol will
symbolize the ties between the world's greatest democracy and its
friends like Romania, which is celebrating 14 years of freedom from
communist tyranny.
As we ring in the new year, Romanians will raise our glasses to
toast our renewed friendship. Our two nations are fighting proudly
for freedom and democracy in Iraq and speaking as one voice against
global terrorism and the spread of nuclear weapons.
The new year also brings for Romania a new role in the world. We
are on the verge of joining ...