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One of the most courageous and committed politicians I have ever met.

— Melina Mercouri

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I was born a Greek, I will die a Greek; Pattakos was born Fascist, he will die Fascist.

You must understand what the Parthenon Marbles mean to us. They are our pride. They are our sacrifices. They are our noblest symbol of excellence. They are a tribute to the democratic philosophy. They are our aspirations and our name. They are the essence of Greekness.

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