SriLankan President Makes a Speech on Independence Day (1)

2008 Sri Lanka Independence Day speech by the President ( part 1)
Address by His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the 60th anniversary of Independence, at Galle Face, Colombo On February 04, 2008




Ven. Maha Sangha, Members of the Clergy of other religions, Hon. Prime Minister , Hon. Speaker,

Hon. Chief Justice and Members of Judiciary, Hon. Ministers and Members of Parliament,

Governors, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Secretary to the President and all Officers of State,

The Chief of Defence Staff and Commanders of the Armed Forces and the Inspector General of Police,

Mothers, Fathers and Dear Children,

My friends who join me in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Independence.

On this historic day we witness the proud commemoration of the 60th anniversary of freedom of a great nation. I say with gratitude that we achieved this dignity and greatness as the Sri Lankan nation, not only through the sacrifices of today's heroes, but also due to the immense sacrifices of our forefathers throughout history. Let us make this the opportunity to first bow our heads in salutation to all those who sacrificed their blood and sweat for the country.

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[ramonafdo]

Let Ones Heart feel the Tenderness for this much Beloved Land;

Bohoma Istuti to the Ones who bear the Yoke of Setting It Free

Yes, let the country stabilize first. The peacetime endeavors of bluffing and tall tales of the opposition should be given a good thrashing.