Chicago Ukrainian Community Supports ‘President Yuschenko’
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When Canada Goose Online the Central Election Committee (CEC) declared Yanukovych the winner, Chicago Ukrainians quickly responded to the canada goose outlet store uk call with a massive turnout. The https://www.fcvfrankfurt.de three objectives of the rally were: to demonstrate support for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine who voted in the majority for Viktor Yuschenko; to call on the administration of President George Bush and the United States government not to recognize the illegitimate results announced by the CEC; and to send a message to Vladimir Putin that the Ukrainian cheap canada goose Diaspora wants Russia to Canada Goose Coats On Sale stop interfering with Ukraine’s internal affairs.
The rally was held at the open plaza adjacent to the Dirksen Federal Center. Chicago police estimated canada goose factory outlet the orderly, yet highly energized crowd canada goose outlet parka at nearly 1,200 participants. New immigrants comprised about 70% canada goose outlet jackets of the marchers and everyone from babies to seniors contributed to the atmosphere, as chants of “Victory for Ukraine,” “Russia: Stay out of Ukraine” and “President Yuschenko” filled the crisp November air. Emotions were greatly charged as expressions of support for Yuschenko echoed off the tall skyscrapers surrounding the plaza.
Orest Baranyk, President of the Illinois Branch of the Ukrainian canada goose Congress Committee of America, began with a speech declaring outrage with the CEC and the falsified election results. Federal Court, FBI and other departments. These employees were official canada goose outlet watching with interest and became aware of Ukrainian American’s concerns about a fair and democratic presidential election in their homeland. not recognize the illegitimately elected president and asked that the Senator support Viktor Yuschenko.
Eight Catholic and Orthodox priests Canada Goose Jackets lead the crowd in prayer and song. A march to the offices canada goose outlet sale of the Chicago Tribune was led by a color canada goose outlet canada guard carrying the Ukrainian and American flags, followed by hundreds of marchers carrying vibrant signs including: “America: Recognize President Yuschenko” and “President Bush: It is time to stand up for democracy, not just in Iraq.”
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Singing of the Ukrainian national anthem marked the end of the rally. Each participant left the plaza with the understanding that the struggle was only beginning in Ukraine. Our prayers are with those who will bear the heavy burden in the days to come as they champion a Canada Goose online democratic Ukraine.