AHEPA
Condemns Attack on US Embassy
Supports Efforts to Bring
Extremists to Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American
Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading
association for the nation’s 1.2 million American citizens of Hellenic
heritage, condemns the attack upon the U.S. Embassy in Athens that was
perpetrated this morning by extremists, announced Supreme President Gus J.
James, II.
"We
join with our ambassador to express that this is a serious attack with
no justification for it. This senseless act of violence can
only be aimed to disrupt Greece's international relations efforts and
initiatives. Of course, the extremists will not succeed.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
"Furthermore, we welcome the prompt response of the Greek government and authorities. We are confident that they will strive to ensure that similar deplorable acts will not occur in the future, and that any effort to revive such acts in Greece will fail."
The
mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ideals of Hellenism,
education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family and individual
excellence. The AHEPA family
consists of four organizations: AHEPA,
Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena.
For
more information about the AHEPA family, or how to join, please contact
AHEPA Headquarters, 202.232.6300, or visit www.ahepa.org.
