AHEPA
APPLAUDS CONVICTIONS OF15 MEMBERS OF GREEK TERROR ORGANIZATION
WASHINGTON-The American Hellenic Educational Progressive
Association (AHEPA), the largest and oldest association of American
citizens of Greek heritage
and Philhellenes, today expressed great satisfaction with the
conviction of 15 members of the "November 17" terrorist
organization.
"November 17" is responsible for 23 slayings,
including the deaths of four American
citizens.
"Justice in Greece has prevailed," said AHEPA
President A. Jack Georgalas. "The
Greek government is to be commended for enacting tough anti-terrorism
laws two years ago enabling it and law enforcement authorities to
successfully prosecute the perpetrators of these terrorist
acts."
The "November 17" convictions along with Greece's
unprecedented spending and collaboration
on security measures for the 2004 Olympic Games demonstrates
Greece's strong resolve to pre-empt and combat any form of
terrorism, domestic or
international, he added.
As a further indication of this commitment, Georgalas cited a
December 5 letter sent to
Prime Minister Costas Simitis that was signed by 70 members of the U.S. Congress, commending Greece on its security
planning for the Games.
