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[May 18] President
Bush about Romania
"Almost every new democracy has gone through a
period of challenge and confusion. In Slovakia, the Velvet
Revolution was followed by a period of neo-authoritarian rule
before freedom firmly took hold. In Romania, the communist
regime was toppled in 1989 -- and today the post-communist
leadership is still dealing with the legacy of corruption
they inherited, as they work to build a vibrant democracy.
In Ukraine, citizens waited 13 years after independence for
the Orange Revolution that solidified the democratic gains.
All these countries still have much work to do, but their
people are courageous, and their leaders are determined --
and with our help they will prevail."
President
Attends International Republican Institute Dinner
The International
Republican Institute has conducted democracy-building programs
in Romania since 1990. The primary focus of IRI's work
through 1996 was on organization building and campaign training
for democratic parties and coalitions. IRI also carried out
a parliamentary development program and get-out-the-vote campaigns.
USAID was the principal sponsor of IRI programs throughout
this period.
Romanian Gymnastics News Archive.
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