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H. Tovmasyan: We paid a high price for independence
http://www.a1plus.am/en/politics/2012/09/21/hrair-tovmasyan
11:10 am | Today | Politics
Armenia's Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan has issued a message
congratulating the Armenian nation on Independence Day.
"September 21 is a great holiday for the Armenian people. On this day,
we are celebrating the birth of the third Armenian Republic. And
today, we must first of all remember the people who made the
independence possible, those who had the courage and strength to
declare Armenia independent of one of the world's most powerful
empires.
Independence was not served to us on a beautiful tray with blue
ribbons. it was immediately followed by blockade, war, financial and
economic crisis. But our people were able to overcome all these
hardships and obstacles since we are strong, steadfast and united.
Today we should remember all those who gave their lives for
independence, who during the dark and cold years shared their last
bread with their neighbors. We should remember all those parents who
studied with their children in light of a kerosene heater for them to
receive proper education and serve their knowledge to the benefit of
their motherland.
Yes, we paid a high price for our independence; therefore it more
sweet and dear to us.
Along with the achievements and successes we gained, we should strive
to new ones and reform the political, economic, legal, and social
spheres. True, it is easier to walk along beaten paths, but it is not
for us. History will not forgive us if we do not avail ourselves of
the given opportunity. We are not afraid of challenges and are ready
to face them. We just need to show the courage and spirit which helped
us proclaim independence 21 years ago," Mr. Tovmasyan said in the
message.
http://www.a1plus.am/en/politics/2012/09/21/hrair-tovmasyan
11:10 am | Today | Politics
Armenia's Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan has issued a message
congratulating the Armenian nation on Independence Day.
"September 21 is a great holiday for the Armenian people. On this day,
we are celebrating the birth of the third Armenian Republic. And
today, we must first of all remember the people who made the
independence possible, those who had the courage and strength to
declare Armenia independent of one of the world's most powerful
empires.
Independence was not served to us on a beautiful tray with blue
ribbons. it was immediately followed by blockade, war, financial and
economic crisis. But our people were able to overcome all these
hardships and obstacles since we are strong, steadfast and united.
Today we should remember all those who gave their lives for
independence, who during the dark and cold years shared their last
bread with their neighbors. We should remember all those parents who
studied with their children in light of a kerosene heater for them to
receive proper education and serve their knowledge to the benefit of
their motherland.
Yes, we paid a high price for our independence; therefore it more
sweet and dear to us.
Along with the achievements and successes we gained, we should strive
to new ones and reform the political, economic, legal, and social
spheres. True, it is easier to walk along beaten paths, but it is not
for us. History will not forgive us if we do not avail ourselves of
the given opportunity. We are not afraid of challenges and are ready
to face them. We just need to show the courage and spirit which helped
us proclaim independence 21 years ago," Mr. Tovmasyan said in the
message.