[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8202--NOV. 8, 2007

Proclamation 8202 of November 8, 2007
World Freedom Day, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On World Freedom Day, we commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and
reaffirm our conviction that freedom is the inalienable right of every
man, woman, and child.
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall fell--a triumph of freedom over
those who denied hope and opportunity to millions. The collapse of this
barrier signaled the demise of the Soviet empire and ushered in a new
era of liberty for much of Central and Eastern Europe. In the end,
tyranny was overpowered by ordinary people who wanted to live their
lives freely, worship God freely, and speak the truth to their children.
With moral clarity and courage, brave individuals can change the course
of history.
Our Nation remains committed to the advance of freedom and democracy as
the great alternatives to repression and radicalism. America calls on
every country that stifles dissent to end its repression, to trust its
people, and to grant its citizens the liberty they deserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2007, as World
Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, reaffirming our
dedication to freedom and democracy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the

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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH