AHEPA Follows Up On Presidential Candidate Questionnaire
WASHINGTON The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
(AHEPA), the largest and oldest American-based, Greek heritage grassroots
membership organization, submitted six questions to the presidential
candidates concerning Greek-American issues on Oct. 5, 2004 with a deadline
of Oct. 26, 2004 to reply.
According to President Franklin Manios, AHEPA did not receive a reply to
the specific questions posed in the questionnaire.
“We are disappointed that the six questions we submitted were not answered
distinctly by either candidate,” he said.
According to Director of Public Affairs Andrew Kaffes, the questions focused
on three domestic and three foreign policy issues.
“The goal was to engage the candidates on a broad spectrum of issues
relevant to the Greek American community as they pertain to the ideals and
programs reflected in the mission of AHEPA,” he said. “Our interests as a
community are diverse and it is important for our government officials to
realize this.”
The six policy questions submitted by AHEPA can be found on the AHEPA
National Web site, www.ahepa.org.
President George W. Bush and Senator John F. Kerry did offer general
statements to the Greek American community that we welcome the community to
review. Both statements can also be found at www.ahepa.org.
“We encourage everyone to participate in one of the greatest contributions
gifted to Western Civilization by the ancient Greeks by exercising their
right to vote tomorrow,” added Manios. “Regardless of your political
persuasion, or who is victorious, the need is for all citizens to come
together and be united in addressing the challenges both domestic and
foreign that confront our country.”
AHEPA was founded in 1922 in response to the evils of bigotry and racism of
early 20th century American society that targeted immigrants of many
ethnicities, especially in the South. It also helped Greek immigrants
assimilate into American society.
Today, the mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ideals of
Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, and family and
individual excellence.
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