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Euroasian Jewish News
Alexander Mashkevich Visits Barack Obama's Inauguration
22.01.2009
The President of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAJC) Alexander Mashkevich arrived in Washington, DC, at the invitation of the President of the USA Barack Obama, and took part in the inauguration of the 44th American President.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans were present at the inauguration ceremony. During his speech before the gathering, the President of the USA Barack Obama said, "And to those nations like ours that enjoy relative plenty, we say we can no longer afford indifference to suffering outside our borders; nor can we consume the world's resources without regard to effect." When speaking on foreign policy, Obama said that the USA will "seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect."
The President of the EAJC Alexander Mashkevich participated in the Illinois and Pennsylvania Balls, which were held in honor of the new President of the United States. The President himself attended both events.
When speaking to the press, Alexander Mashkevich said that he is, "happy to be present at this truly historical moment for the entire world, and to share the hope seen on the faces of Americans."
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