REPORT Volume 46 Number 258 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE JUNE 2019

2019 AHI Honorees (L-R) Ambassador Patrick Theros, Dr. Spiro Spireas, Eleni Bousis, Nicholas Chimicles. AHI President Larigakis Providing Public Witness Testimony. AHI Hosts 44th Anniversary Awards Dinner President Larigakis The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its 44th Anniversary Hellenic Testifies Before Congress; Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner, March 9, 2019, Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C. Tells Appropriators: AHI honored a distinguished set of awardees based upon their important career achievements and contributions to the Greek American community or community No Foreign Aid to Turkey at-large. They were: Eleni D. Bousis, Philanthropist; Nicholas E. Chimicles, Founder AHI President Nick Larigakis pre- and Chairman, Chimicles, Schwartz, Kriner, & Donaldson-Smith LLP; Spiro sented public witness testimony to the Spireas, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SigmaPharm Laboratories, House of Representatives Appropria- LLC; and Ambassador Patrick N. Theros, former U.S. Ambassador to Qatar and tions Subcommittee on State, Foreign Strategic Advisor, Gulf International Forum. Operations, and Related Programs on Larry Michael, “Voice of the Redskins,” and chief content officer and senior the Trump Administration’s foreign vice president, Washington Redskins; was the evening’s master of ceremonies. AHI aid proposal for FY2020 on March 12, Vice President James H. Lagos, Esq., introduced Michael. 2019. Continued on Page 2 In his oral testimony, Larigakis stated AHI opposed, in the best interests of the United States: (1) any assistance Greece’s Defense Minister Awards President Larigakis Medal the Administration will request for of Honor and Valor Turkey until Turkey withdraws all of its troops and illegal Turkish settlers from Greek Minister of Defense Cyprus; and Turkey ceases and desists Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis its acts of aggression in the Aegean; and awarded President Nick Lariga- kis the Medal of Honor and Valor Continued on Page 13 for his work to strengthen U.S.- Greece defense cooperation. The INSIDE THIS ISSUE ceremony took place at Greece’s equivalent to the Pentagon in Ath- AHI General News ...... 2 ens on May 6, 2019. Letters to Government Officials...... 12 “This award has special im- AHI In the News...... 13 portance for me because from Greece’s Minister of Defense, Evangelos Apostolakis, Visitors to Hellenic House...... 14 where it came,” President Lar- awards plaque to AHI President Larigakis igakis said. “It was awarded by Statements and Announcements...... 15 Continued on Page 11 AHI GENERAL NEWS The Marines of Headquarters Battalion presented the colors and the American and Greek national anthems were performed by Georgios Theodoridis, master chanter and director of Music Arts, St. Sophia Cathedral, Washington, D.C. Reverend Dimitrios J. Antokas, Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Bethesda, Md., offered the invocation. Maria Pierce entertained the audience with a musical interlude. Apollonia provided musical entertainment. AHI Foundation Pres- ident Constantine Galanis offered greetings and intro- duced AHI President Nick R. Larigakis, who reviewed the Institute’s initiatives and programs that are provided (L-R) James Lagos, Nicholas Chimicles, Ambassador Tom Korologos, Kostas to the community. Alexakis, & Demitris Halakos.

In Acceptance, Honorees Convey Gratitude, Appreciation for Hellenism “Tonight, we honor four outstanding members of the Greek American community for setting an example not only of professional excellence but of selfless service to others, AHIF President Costas Galanis. which is the ultimate definition of the ideas of Hellenism,” President Larigakis said. Philanthropist Eleni D. Bousis received the AHI Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award in recognition of her faithful service to the vulnerable and marginalized populations across the globe. In acceptance, Bousis stated, “I am very humbled, touched, and grateful to AHI for recognizing my efforts in making a difference for humanity. It is a very gratifying experience.” Renowned Attorney and Legal Scholar Nicholas E. Chimicles received the AHI Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award for his contributions to the legal profession and his commitment to justice and the rule of law. In acceptance, Chimicles, who also serves on the AHI Board of Directors, stated, “I think this is a wonderful Marine Color Guard. organization. AHI is a great spokesperson for Hellenism. I am proud to be a part of AHI. Being here today all started with my parents and education. It is simply a privilege to be h e re .” AHI presented Entrepreneur and Scientist Spiro Spireas, Ph.D., with the AHI Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award for his outstanding achievements in the field of pharmaceutical science and for his leadership of, and service to, the Greek American community. “We have to think about Hellenism comprehensively,” Dr. Spireas, who is a former AHI Foundation president, said. “Hellenism is not just for ethnic Greeks, but also Philhellenes. The Greek community should continue to be selfless in giving to good causes. AHI is a good lobbying group. Greek Americans need to have effective lobbyists. We are giving something to a justified organization such as the American Hellenic Institute, and we need professionals to lobby for Masters of Ceremonies Larry Michael. AHI Vice President James Lagos. Greeks.”

2 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE AHI GENERAL NEWS Former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Theros received the AHI Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award for his distinguished public service to the United States and for his tireless pursuit of religious freedom. In acceptance, Ambassador Theros said, “We must never underestimate the contribution of the Greek-American community in every aspect of life in the United States; we have produced great leaders in science, medicine, politics, finance, and academia. We need great organizations like the American Hellenic Institute to make our fellow Americans aware of our presence and importance.” Briefing with Top Greek, Cypriot Diplomats Comprise Weekend’s Events As part of the weekend’s festivities AHI hosted a breakfast briefing with Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Haris Lalacos and Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the United States Marios Lysiotis, on March 9. The relevant topics affecting both countries were discussed by the two top diplomats. AHI President Nick Larigakis moderated the discussion. A lively Q&A session followed. Moreover, as part of the weekend’s festivities, major State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Matt Palmer with Mrs. Palmer. benefactors and supporters attended AHI Greek Night hosted at Kellari Restaurant, March 8. Special thanks to AHI board member, Dr. Athina Balta, for organizing the Greek Night.

Ambassador Patrick Theros receiving the award from Nick Larigakis and Dr. Spiro Spireas receiving the award from Nick Larigakis and Costas Galanis. Costas Galanis.

Nicholas Chimicles receiving the award from Nick Larigakis and Costas Eleni Bousis receiving the award from Nick Larigakis and Costas Galanis. Galanis.

JUNE 2019 3 AHI GENERAL NEWS AHI Hosts 15th Annual Athens Awards Dinner

(L-R) Nick Larigakis, Minister of Defense Apostolakis, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, represented by President Simos Anastasopoulos, Geoffrey Pyatt, Ambassador of the United States to Greece, Ilias Malevitis, AHI Greece President Emeritus, AHI Board Member Dr. Athina Balta, evening Master of Ceremonies, and George Economou, Athens Chapter President.

The 15th Annual AHI-Athens Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner was held at The Grande Bretagne hotel in Athens on May 9, 2019. The honorees were: U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt, the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (represented by its president, Simos Anastasopoulos), and AHI-Greece Honorary President Emeritus Ilias Malevitis. AHI recognized each honoree for their contributions to strengthen U.S.-Greece cooperation. AHI presented Ambassador Pyatt and the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce with the AHI Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award and AHI-Greece Honorary President Emeritus Malevitis with the AHI Hellenic Heritage Appreciation Award. AHI-Athens President George Economou welcomed the audience. AHI Board Member Dr. Athina Balta, Esq., served as Master of Ceremonies. AHI President Nick Larigakis also provided an address Nick Larigakis to the audience and commended the honorees. “This event helps to honor Hellenism because it is more than an ideal,” he said. “It is a living, breathing spirit In his acceptance, Ambassador Pyatt highlighted AHI’s whose vitality and impact is measured by achievements work under the leadership of President Larigakis. and contributions of individuals and organizations in our “AHI has been advocating for Greeks and Greek- communities and societies, and the three outstanding Americans for almost half a century, promoting Greek public honorees tonight personify these attributes.” policy issues and highlighting the contributions of individuals and institutions to their communities,” he said. “Thank you, Acceptance Remarks Nick, for all that you do to strengthen the ties between the In presenting Ambassador Pyatt with the AHI Hellenic United States and Greece and to bring our peoples closer Heritage Public Service Award, AHI noted the ambassador’s together.” contributions toward U.S.-Greece relations, including: American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce President making the United States the honored country at the Simos Anastasopoulos accepted the AHI Hellenic Heritage Thessaloniki International Fair, bringing U.S. investment to Public Service Award on behalf of the Chamber for its efforts Greece, and his tireless work that led to the inaugural U.S.- to strengthen ties between the business communities of the Greece Strategic Dialogue in December 2018 in Washington. United States and Greece. 4 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE AHI GENERAL NEWS

AHI President Larigakis (L) and George Economou (R), Athens Chapter President, present AHI Greece President Emeritus, Ilias Malevitis (C), with the “AHI Hellenic Heritage Appreciation Award” for his service to AHI.

Nick Larigakis with longtime friends and supporters of AHI Ted Pedas (L) and Jim Pedas (R).

“AmCham,” said President Larigakis, “is an indispensable resource for those involved in business, a driving force behind solidifying Greece’s position as an integral commercial and political ally of the United States.” AHI Greece Honorary President Emeritus, Ilias Malevitis, received the AHI Hellenic Heritage Appreciation Award for his service to AHI. AHI President Larigakis (L) and George Economou (R), Athens Chapter President, present Ambassador Pyatt (C), the “AHI Hellenic Heritage Public “Malevitis is an author and public servant who has Service Award.” demonstrated a lifetime of commitment to promoting Hellenism,” Larigakis said. Larigakis conveyed AHI’s appreciation to the AHI- Athens Chapter for its hard work, including members: President George Economou, Vice Admiral Vassilios Kyriazis, Administrator Sylvia Gavalla, and Board Members Katerina Papathanassiou and George Mermelas, as well as AHI Board Member Kostas Alexakis, who attended. Furthermore, AHI is grateful to all the generous benefactors and sponsors of the event without who the evening could not be a success. Finally, special gratitude to the international soprano, Anastasia Zanis who performed the musical interlude during the event. AHI President Larigakis (L) and George Economou (R), Athens Chapter President, present the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, represented by President Simos Anastasopoulos (C), with the “AHI Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award.”

Nick Larigakis with AHI members (R) Isidoros Garifalakis and Mrs. Maria View of Head Table. Garifalakis from Vancouver, WA. JUNE 2019 5 GENERAL NEWS January Overseas Trip a Success AHI President Nick Larigakis completed a successful overseas trip to Greece and Cyprus, January 24 to 29, 2019. The trip’s purpose centered on the invitation for President Larigakis to address the Greek chapter (named Aegean–Macedonia) of the Young Presidents’ Organization’s (YPO) “In the Boardroom” event held at the Grand Bretagne, January 28. Larigakis spoke to an audience of 21 entrepreneurs (L-R) Nick Larigakis, Isaac Herzog, Chairman of the Executive, The Jewish of major Greek commercial, shipping, and industrial Agency For Israel, AHEPA Supreme Governor Phanos Pitiris, Michael Siegal, companies about the geopolitical developments impacting Chairman of the Board, The Jewish Agency For Israel. Greece and Cyprus and surrounding countries. While in Athens, President Larigakis met with: U.S. cussions led to a Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt at the U.S. Embassy; Diplomatic conclusion that Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister Evangelos Kalpadakis, a 15-person del- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Terens Quick, and egation of young Elisabeth Fotiadou, director, A7 Directorate for North professionals com- America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. prised of the three In addition, AHI held an inaugural Vasilopita-cutting countries’ diasporas ceremony at the Athens Club, January 26. There, President will visit Greece, Nick Larigakis (C) With Greek Deputy Minister Cyprus, and Isra- Larigakis provided an overview of AHI’s policy work Of Foreign Affairs, Terens Quick (L), and Cypriot highlighted by a recap of AHI’s 2018 Annual Report. AHI- Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou (R). el in August 2019. Athens President George Economou welcomed the audience The delegation will and participated in the vasilopita-cutting ceremony. U.S. spend three days in each country. Ambassador Pyatt, and his wife, Mary; Vice Admiral Nikolaos President Larigakis was invited to participate as part of Tsounis, chief of the Hellenic Navy General Staff; and George Greece’s delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Koumoutsakos, shadow minister of Foreign Affairs, New Terens Quick. The delegation included: AHEPA Supreme Democracy party, attended Governor Phanos Pitiris and Nicholas T. Pagonis, President/ Also, on January 28, President Larigakis attended a CEO, Greek Community of Montreal. ceremony involving the transfer of power for the position Representing The Jewish Agency for Israel were: of chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff from Chairman of the Executive Israel Isaac Herzog, Chairman Admiral Evangelos Apostolakis, who now serves as minister of the Board Michael Siegal, and Yigal Palmor, director of of Defense, to Captain Christos Christodoulou, former chief Public Affairs and Communications. of Aviation General Staff. “I thank Chairman of the Executive Herzog and Chairman of the Board Siegal, of The Jewish Agency for Cyprus Israel, for hosting an excellent series of meetings; and Deputy President Nick Larigakis also made a daytrip to Cyprus Minister Quick for leading our delegation,” Larigakis said. on January 25 to meet with Cypriot Foreign Minister Presidential Commissioner Photis Photiou led the Nikos Christodoulidis and Presidential Commissioner for delegation representing Cyprus that also included: Hellenic Humanitarian Affairs and Overseas Cypriots Photis Photiou. American Leadership Council (HALC) Executive Director In addition, Chief of the Republic of Cyprus National Guard Endy Zemenides, National Federation of Cypriots in the UK Lt. General Ilias Leontaris hosted President Larigakis for President Christos Karaolis, and Christos Tuton, president lunch at the Officers’ Club. of the World Organization for Young Overseas Cypriots (NEPOMAK). AHI President Participates at Trilateral B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman Diaspora Conference in Jerusalem and Alan Schneider, director of B’nai B’rith World Center in Jerusalem, also participated. President Nick Larigakis participated in a two-day In addition, President Larigakis attended a dinner in conference of diaspora leaders from Greece, Cyprus, and honor of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem Israel hosted in concurrence with The Jewish Agency for and All Palestine, Feb. 25. Israel Board of Governors meeting in Jerusalem, Feb. 26 and 27, 2019. On Cyprus Visit, AHI Reiterates Turkey Must “I appreciated the opportunity to participate and contribute to fruitful discussions about how our diasporas Be Held Accountable can work together to promote and strengthen the An AHI delegation successfully completed a visit to trilateral relationship and address the issues that concern Cyprus where it held substantive meetings with our diasporas,” Larigakis said. high-ranking government officials with the purpose of According to President Larigakis, the roundtable dis- strengthening U.S.-Cyprus relations and addressing issues 6 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE GENERAL NEWS of mutual interest. The visit occurred May 2 and 3, 2019. The delegation received multiple briefings from Cypriot and American officials on the latest developments of elevated tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean due to Turkish hostilities and stated threats to drill in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Cyprus. The delegation also learned more about the progress being made in the exploration for hydrocarbon reserves and there were discussions about raising awareness in the United States of the Missing Cypriots issue. The delegation met with: U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus Judith Garber, President of the House of Representatives Demetris Syllouris, Fotis Fotiou, (L-R) AHI Board Members Kostas Alexakis, Leon Andris, Nikos Christodoulides, commissioner to the Presidency for Humanitarian Affairs Cyprus’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Nick Larigakis. and Overseas Cypriots; Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicos Christodoulides, Minister of Defense Savvas Angelides, Dr. Stelios Nicolaides, director, Hydrocarbons Service, Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism; and Lt. General Ilias Leontaris, chief of the National Guard General Staff. “We had a very productive series of high-visibility meetings in Cyprus,” President Nick Larigakis said. “Our meetings provided us with a candid assessment of the current state of the affairs in the Eastern Mediterranean. We reiterated our message that there must be repercussions (L-R) AHI Board Members Leon Andris, Kostas Alexakis, Savvas Angelides, for Turkey’s hostile behavior and the United States must Cyprus’ Minister of Defense, and Nick Larigakis. send a strong message to hold Turkey accountable for its provocative actions, which are not in the best interest of the United States.” He added, “We thank all of the officials who took the time to meet with us to discuss these very important issues.” All throughout the delegation’s meetings in Cyprus, AHI was commended for its past advocacy and current steadfast efforts to keep the Cyprus issue highly visible with key policymakers in the Administration and in the U.S. Congress. AHI Delegation Participants AHI Board Members Kostas Alexakis and Leon Andris accompanied President Nick Larigakis on the visit to (L-R) AHI Board Members Leon Andris, Nick Larigakis, Lt. General Ilias Cyprus. Leontaris, Chief of the Cypriot National Guard, and Kostas Alexakis. AHI Hosts Briefing with Top Greek, Cypriot Diplomats to U.S. AHI hosted a breakfast briefing with Ambassador Haris Lalacos, ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the U.S., and Ambassador Marios Lysiotis, ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S., March 9, 2019, at the Capital Hilton. AHI President Nick Larigakis moderated. In his opening remarks, President Larigakis stated Greece and Cyprus are each working to strengthen their relations with the United States amid the challenges they face from a common entity, Turkey. Ambassador Lysiotis discussed a three-pronged (L-R) AHI Board Member Leon Andris, Nick Larigakis, Demetris Syllouris, approach to establishing regional stability, including: active President of Cyprus’ House of Representatives, and AHI Board Member Kostas engagement in the EU, engagement in the region, and having Alexakis. security co-operation with countries such as the United States, JUNE 2019 7 GENERAL NEWS

(L-R) Ambassador Haris Lalacos, Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the U.S., AHI President Larigakis, & Ambassador Marios Lysiotis, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S.

Greece, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon, among others. He Grand Marshal Larigakis providing his remarks. also talked about the importance of ITAR and the need to lift arms restrictions on Cyprus imposed by the United States as the tradition of celebrating Greek Independence alive and well as Turkey’s continued provocations in the EEZ. Lastly, with that the spirit of our ancestors to help us strengthen Ambassador Lysiotis discussed the urgent humanitarian is- Greece’s role as a stable, credible power of peace and safety sue of persons still missing as a result of Turkey’s 1974 inva- in the Balkans and in the wider region of the southeastern sion of Cyprus. Mediterranean. Ambassador Lalacos also discussed similar dynamics. He Baltimore described the energy finds in the Eastern Mediterranean as a It is within this Hellenic spirit and values that President potential game-changer in both the economic and geopolitical Nick Larigakis accepted the honor to serve as Grand Marshal dynamics of the regions. He also acknowledged a “growing of the annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore, Chinese presence” in Greece and the Balkans, more generally. March 31, 2019. In his address from the grandstand, Ambassador Lalacos stated Chinese direct investment in President Larigakis reminded the community that despite the Greece, seen in such examples such as the rejuvenated Port heroic sacrifices and battles our ancestors have fought “the of Piraeus, has had a positive economic impact. Ambassador struggle continues.” These sacrifices and battles constitute Lalacos added that more direct foreign investment from the backbone of the critical duty we have as a community Western countries would be greatly appreciated, and he to continue reminding members of Congress of Turkey’s acts would prefer a variety of foreign investment in Greece. of aggression in the Aegean Sea, continuous occupation of the Republic of Cyprus, and suppression of the Ecumenical The Heart of Hellenism Beats Strongly but Patriarchate’s religious freedom, each constituting grave the Struggle Continues violations of international law and principles. President Annually, the heart of Hellenism beats strongly all over Larigakis congratulated George Stakias and the organizing the United States as Hellenes and Philhellenes celebrate the committee for hosting an outstanding parade and expressed anniversary of Greece’s 1821 War of Independence from his gratitude for honoring him as Grand Marshal. Ottoman rule. The example of our ancestors expresses the New York true Hellenic values of heroism, duty, and self-sacrifice. It President Larigakis served as an Honored Guest of is therefore AHI’s duty to support the nationwide efforts the Parade Committee for the April 14 parade festivities in of organizations and communities working hard to keep New York. In his speech at a pre-parade gathering hosted

Nick Larigakis with Greek Ambassador to the U.S. Haris Lalacos (center) (L-R) President Nick Larigakis, Grand Marshal George Marcus, & Senate along with Greek military attaches of the Embassy of Greece in front of a Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY). representation of the Greek tomb of the unknown soldier. 8 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE GENERAL NEWS by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, major annual benefactor to the Philadelphia parade. Georgia Larigakis commended the parade’s organizers and reiterated Halakos and Dr. Spireas were joined by President Larigakis, his message about the importance of the community’s AHI Board Member Demitrios Halakos, and fellow members engagement with Congress: “As long as the NATO army of of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle – Archons of the Turkey is occupying a European Union member in Cyprus, Ecumenical Patriarchate. Consul General of Greece in New Turkey stifles the religious freedom of the Ecumenical York Konstantinos Koutras, who served as Grand Marshal, Patriarchate and violates Greece’s sovereignty in the Aegean, led the parade. the struggle continues.” Washington, D.C. During his speech at the April 13 parade dinner, President Larigakis, and AHI Board Members Dr. Athina Larigakis reminded the audience that as the leading Balta and Demitrios Halakos, celebrated Greek Independence parade in the United States, we are not only honoring the Day at the White House attending the ceremony officiated by 198 years of Greek Independence, but we also honor the President Donald J. Trump and His Eminence Archbishop great achievements and successes of the Greek American Demetrios, Geron of America on March 18. President Trump community. “No one embodies that more than the parade’s Grand Marshal, George Marcus,” Larigakis said. Philadelphia Strong AHI support was present at festivities for Philadelphia’s parade. AHI Member Georgia Halakos serves as President of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, the organization responsible for hosting the parade, which was held April 7, and the annual Eleftheria Banquet, held March 30. AHI Foundation (AHIF) Board of Directors Member, and former AHIF President, Dr. Spiro Spireas, has been a

President Larigakis with Board Members Dimitris Halakos and Dr. Athina Balta.

(L-R) Nick Larigakis, NY Consul General of Greece, Konstantinos Koutras, AHI members, Dr. Ilia Iliadis and Demos Vasiliou outside St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia.

AHI President Nick Larigakis with Katerina Panagopoulos, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece for Hellenic Diaspora, Greek Defense Attache Col. Vasileios Lampropoulos, Naval Attache Cpt Charalampos Peglidis, Air Attache Col. Stefanos Ampouleris.

emphasized the “robust” partnership between Greece and the United States and the momentum it has gained steadily during the past year. Tarpon Springs At festivities held for the Greek Independence Day (L-R) AHI Board Member Demitrios Halakos, Philadelphia Grand Marshal, NY Consul General of Greece, Konstantinos Koutras, Nick Larigakis, Georgia Parade in Tarpon Springs, Fla., March 31, AHI Member Halakos, President of the federation of Hellenic American Society of George Mermelas was honored by the parade’s organizing Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley, and John Vasiliou AHI mentor and committee for 30 years of service and support to the annual MC of the Philadelphia Parade Dinner, the Eleftheria Banquet. event. JUNE 2019 9 GENERAL NEWS Congress Praises AHI’s Congressional Salute Greece Theodoros Bizakis, and AHEPA Executive Director Basil N. Mossaidis. Each thanked AHI for its work and for to Greek Independence hosting the event, emphasized the inspirational struggle for Several members of Congress, Greek Government Greek Independence achieved in 1821 and the strong U.S.- officials and community leaders celebrated the 198th Greece relationship that exists today and expressed their anniversary of Greek Independence by attending AHI’s strong support for the burgeoning trilateral relationship “Congressional Salute to Greek Independence Day,” and between Greece, Cyprus and Israel and proper settlement praising AHI’s mission and work. The common democratic of the Cyprus issue; as well as concern about Turkey’s ideals held by Greece and the United States were reaffirmed provocative behavior in the region, and religious freedom for by several members of Congress at the event which was held the Ecumenical Patriarchate. March 27, 2019, in cooperation with the co-chairs of the AHI President Nick Larigakis, who served as the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, U.S. Reps. Gus program’s emcee, thanked the members’ ongoing efforts to Bilirakis (R-FL) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). promote Greek American issues in the U.S. Congress. Members of Congress who addressed the audience During the evening, there was a presentation of included (in order of appearance): U.S. Reps. Carolyn traditional Greek dances performed by the Byzantio Greek Maloney, Chris Pappas (D-NH), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Gus Dance and Cultural Arts Program under the direction of Aris Bilirakis, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), who is a and Anna Yortzidis. Sophia Pelekasis sang the American and member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations; Reps. Greek National Anthems. John Sarbanes (D-MD), and Frank Pallone (D-NJ). Special guest speakers included government officials and community AHI President Honored for Contribution to leaders: Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S. Hellenic Armed Forces Day Celebration Marios Lysiotis, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of The Embassy of Greece in Washington’s Defense, Military Naval and Air Attaché Office honored American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis for his role in contributing to the success of the celebration of Hellenic Armed Forces Day. Defense Attaché Colonel Vasileios Lampropoulos presented a Certificate of Appreciation to President Larigakis at AHI’s annual Christmas reception, Dec. 17, 2018. It reads:

“On behalf of the Defense Delegation of the Hellenic Embassy With Sincere thanks for being a generous sponsor of our Armed Forces Day Celebration event on November 14th 2018 With your timeless effort and valuable support We succeeded in making this day a big event. (L-R) Rep. Caroline Maloney (D-NY), AHI President Larigakis, & Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). We hope that we will work together in the near future.” In acceptance, Larigakis stated his deep gratitude for the recognition and commended the Defense Office at the Embassy of Greece for its work in Washington. In his speech, President Larigakis said “We deeply appreciate the essential work of the Embassy of Greece in Washington in collaborating with organizations such as ours in order to highlight Greece as a crucial nation in the projection of American geostrategic interests in the Eastern Mediterranean as well as the peace and stability of the region.” In addition to Col. Lampropoulos, who led a delegation of ten Greek embassy officials; U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Palmer and Director of the Office of Southern European Affairs Yuri Kim, were in attendance.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).

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of Defense Panos Kammenos attended. AHI regularly publishes updated fact sheets of Greece’s contributions to U.S. and NATO missions; the latest version of which was released in March 2019. Furthermore, President Larigakis’ contribution to the annual Hellenic Armed Forces Day Celebration in Washington (for which he also was honored) has enabled the Hellenic Armed Forces to create

Meeting with Minister of Defense Evangelos Apostolakis. an exceptional and inspired leader, Minister Apostolakis, in the presence of the Hellenic Armed Forces leadership, con- stituted by individuals of unique talent, effectiveness and de- termination, ready, willing and able, under the guidance of General Christodoulou, to maintain and strengthen Greece’s leadership in preserving peace, security and stability in the Balkans and wider Mediterranean region, a vital U.S. foreign policy and security interest.” (L-R) AHI Board Member Dr. Athina Balta, General Christos Christodoulou, Minister of Defense Apostolakis, and Alternate Minister of National Defence During his 30 years at AHI, Larigakis has maintained Panos Rigas. trusted contact with key Greek defense officials, including past and present ministers of Defense, the leadership of the an additional platform to raise awareness of Greece’s strategic Hellenic Armed Forces, the Defense attaché mission in the importance. United States, Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Haris Lalacos On Capitol Hill, AHI’s ability to advocate is reflected and his predecessors, as well as U.S. policymakers. These in President Larigakis’ annual testimony to congressional contacts have enabled Larigakis to receive high level briefings appropriators. Examples include the authorization of $47.85 during officials’ visits to Hellenic House in Washington, million in military construction for NSA Souda Bay in D.C. and Larigakis’ multiple annual trips to Greece. During the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 (NDAA) the past year, Minister Apostolakis, Lt. General Nikolaos and a significant increase in the appropriation to Greece’s Manouris, deputy chief of the Hellenic Army General Staff International Military and Education Training (IMET) (HAGS); and former Minister of Defense Panos Kammenos, program to a level of $1 million. visited Hellenic House and commended AHI’s initiatives Recognizing AHI’s successful advocacy, Co-chairs of the under Larigakis’ leadership. Congressional Hellenic Caucus, U.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney These relationships forged by Larigakis allowed AHI (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) stated: “From the hands of to organize strategic private meetings and defense sector legendary Gene Rossides to Nick Larigakis’ leadership today, events for high-ranking Greek and U.S. government officials AHI continues to set the standard of passionate, reasoned to network in Washington and Athens. Further, Greece’s education and advocacy. For the 20-plus years of our Caucus’ top military officials were provided opportunities to meet existence, AHI has been a principal contributor and advisor defense industry and think tank representatives. For that has significantly helped shape the Eastern Mediterranean example, AHI facilitated a private roundtable discussion for geopolitical landscape.” Admiral Apostolakis at the Atlantic Council in October 2018. U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt also took note: “I want Fundamental in AHI’s strategy for raising awareness to recognize, in particular, AHI’s and Nick’s leadership of Greece’s importance for U.S. strategic interests was the in highlighting the defense and security aspects of our release of two white papers. “U.S. Policy and the Strategic relationship, including their essential advocacy to support Relationship of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel: Power Shifts in our IMET and security assistance programs, and the open the Eastern Mediterranean,” written in cooperation with door that AHI has offered to Greek military leaders visiting Hudson Institute, was fundamental for drawing the attention Washington. Nick and the team put together tremendous of U.S. policymakers on Greece’s role, and value the eastern programs for Admiral Apostolakis, General Stefanis, Admiral Mediterranean possesses, to energy security. A second white Tsounis, all of our key partners… But these are examples paper, “Souda Bay: NATO’s Military Gem in the Eastern of AHI’s truly unique role as a facilitator of the strategic Mediterranean,” provided an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the United States and Greece.” strategic importance of Souda Bay for the U.S. and NATO. The ambassador added, “Congrats to Nick Larigakis on AHI, in cooperation with Lexington Institute, presented the the award from the Hellenic MOD recognizing his leadership paper on Capitol Hill, February 2016. Then-Greek Minister in supporting our defense ties.” JUNE 2019 11 LETTERS TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AHI to President Trump: “Sanctions on and to send a second drill ship to the area, and Turkey commenced its largest naval exercise off the coast of Turkey Long Overdue” Cyprus all while continuing with violations of Greece’s AHI sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump airspace. Larigakis also cited Turkey’s $2.5 billion deal urging his personal involvement to impose sanctions to acquire four divisions of S-400 surface-to-air missiles and other repercussions in the wake of acts of Turkish from Russia as testament that Turkey is a failed ally of the provocation and aggression toward Cyprus and in the United States. Eastern Mediterranean that are detrimental to United Larigakis concluded: “Turkey’s aggressive and States interests. provocative actions are egregious and dangerous. The President Nick Larigakis wrote: “Therefore, with the United States must act to uphold the rule of law and urge best interests of the United States in mind, AHI urges Turkey, the provocateur of these tensions, to cease and the U.S. government to send an even stronger message to desist with its hostile actions that are a threat to peace Turkey with targeted sanctions against the Turkish entities and stability and are not in the best interests of the United responsible for these recent threats. In addition, AHI States.” strongly recommends your Administration to oppose In the May 16 letter, President Larigakis also shared foreign assistance to Turkey, and any other assistance his takeaways from meetings held this month with Greek programs, including most-favored nation trade benefits.” and Cypriot government officials, all of who expressed In May, the Turkish government stated its intention grave concern about the escalated levels of hostility from to drill in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Turkey.

ACTION ALERTS April 10, 2019 May 12, 2019 AHI urged its advocates, stakeholders and community AHI urged its advocates, stakeholders and community members to contact U.S. Senators and urge them to co- members to contact U.S. Senators and urge them to co- sponsor S.922, a bill to limit the transfer of F-35 aircraft to sponsor S.1102, The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Turkey until the U.S. government certifies that Turkey will Partnership Act of 2019. Introduced by Senators Bob not accept delivery of Russia’s S-400 air defense system. Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on April 9, 2019, the bill affirms U.S. support for strengthened U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the legislation security relations with Greece and Cyprus and enhanced and Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen energy security in the region. It is considered the biggest (D-MD), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) were original co-sponsors. security opportunity for Greece and Cyprus.

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12 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE AHI IN THE NEWS Ekathimerini Publishes AHI Legal Counsel’s Karambelas also explores if there is an effective means to redress the failure of the U.S. government to respond to Commentary on U.S. Law and Aegean Treaty challenges to U.S. law set forth in the Treaty of Peace with Regime in the Dodecanese Italy. He identifies the U.S. Congress as the most practical and effective forum. Ekathimerini, the online version of the Athens, Greece daily newspaper Kathimerini, published a commentary Ekathimerini Publishes AHI President’s authored by AHI Board Member and volunteer Counsel Nickolas G. Karambelas, Esq. titled, “US law recognizes Commentary on Impact of State Aegean treaty regime in Dodecanese,” on February 21, Department Official’s Departure 2019. In the piece, Karambelas, a partner at Sfikas & Ekathimerini published a commentary authored by AHI Karambelas LLP, writes about the rule of law from a United President Nick Larigakis titled, “US policy toward Greece States perspective and how it applies to the Aegean treaty and Cyprus: The need for an institutional mind-set,” on regime dating back to the United States’ involvement in the February 5, 2019. Ekathimerini showcased the commentary Dodecanese with the Treaty of Lausanne in the 1920s. The as an “Editor’s Pick.” United States was not a signatory to the Treaty of Lausanne, In the piece, President Larigakis presents the need for which confirmed the occupation of the Dodecanese islands an institutional mindset in Washington, DC, following the and islets to Italy. However, under the Treaty of Peace resignation of Assistant Secretary of State for European with Italy of 1947, to which the United States is a signatory and Eurasian Affairs A. Wess Mitchell, which is due to take following World War II, the Dodecanese Islands and adjacent effect on February 15. Larigakis commends Mitchell’s work islets were ceded by Italy to Greece. As a result, the Treaty of on U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus, describing it as a Peace with Italy is U.S. federal law and binding on the U.S. “breath of fresh air.” However, Larigakis writes, “…Mitchell’s government. Therefore, Karambelas raised the question of departure should also be a signal to our community that we whether, and how, the Treaty of Peace with Italy, as U.S. law, cannot rely or depend on one government official for the is relevant to the ongoing fulminations of Turkish President successful implementation of our policy positions. Ultimately, Recep Tayyip Erdogan against the Aegean treaty regime. Washington is a transient city and these public officials “When President Erdogan denigrates the Aegean treaty come and go.” As a result, Larigakis notes the importance regime and there is no forceful reply from U.S. officials, U.S. to advocates of strong U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus law as well as international law is compromised,” Karambelas to work toward having their policies and messaging become writes. institutionalized in the policy circles of Washington.

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(2) any reduction in the Administration’s proposed aid level AHI’s opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed of $5.7 million for the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. $550,000 budget request for Greece’s International Military Also, his testimony applauded the FY2019 enacted level Education and Training (IMET). Instead, AHI recommended of funding of $1 million for NATO ally Greece’s International a $1.2 million funding level for Greece’s IMET program, a Military Education and Training (IMET) program and $200,000 increase above the FY2019 enacted level, as in the supported a recommended $1.2 million appropriation for best interests of the United States. FY2020. AHI opposed any foreign assistance to Turkey the In addition, AHI recommended appropriations language Administration would request based upon: Turkey’s illegal on two policy issues to be included in FY2020’s bill: ensuring occupation of the Republic of Cyprus, its acts of aggression the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus can fully in the Aegean, Turkey’s threat to U.S. security interests via its implement its mandates and holding Turkey accountable for purchase of Russian-made S-400 missiles, and its suppression its purchase of S-400 missiles from Russia. of religious freedom of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Larigakis Reaffirms Message to Senate AHI recommended appropriations language on two Appropriators policy issues to be considered by the Subcommittee: ensuring the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus can fully In April, President Larigakis wrote to the heads of the implement its mandates and holding Turkey accountable for Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign its purchase of the S-400s. Operations, and Related Programs ahead of its April 10 hearing with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on the State Department’s FY2020 budget justification. In the letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Larigakis stated

JUNE 2019 13 VISIT TO GREECE YIELDS FURTHER AFFIRMATION OF STRONG U.S.-GREECE TIES

officials representing the Hellenic Armed Forces, including the chief of the Hellenic National Defense General Staff, General Christos Christodoulou. In addition to these high-level meetings, the itinerary included the 15th Annual AHI Athens Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner at the Grand Bretagne Hotel, May 9.

AHI delegation with President Pavlopoulos.

An AHI delegation arrived in Athens for a series of meetings, May 7 to 10, 2019. “We appreciated the opportunity to meet with several Greek government and military officials to discuss issues of mutual importance, especially Greece’s enhanced relationship with the United States and its role as a reliable and stable partner for peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean and Southeastern Europe,” President Nick Nick Larigakis With General Christos Christodoulou, Chief of Hellenic Army Larigakis said. “Our meetings were productive, and we will General Staff. continue our work to make the U.S.-Greece partnership as strong as possible.” The delegation met with: President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos, Foreign Minister Georgios Katrougalos, and Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Quick. Further, they met with several foreign ministry officials including: Elisabeth Fotiadou, director, A7 Directorate for North America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ambassador Nikolaos Garilidis, director, A4 Directorate for Turkey; Ambassador Sophia Grammata, director, A3 Directorate for Balkans. The delegation also met with key AHI Delegation meeting with President Pavlopoulos. Visitors To Hellenic House AHI Hosts University of Piraeus Students from Greece AHI hosted forty students from the University of Piraeus (Athens) at the Hellenic House on Thursday, February 7, 2019. The students were in Washington to explore possible career paths and opportunities for professional development. AHI President Nick Larigakis spoke to the students about AHI’s history and its mission. He spoke about the advocacy process in the United States and the role of Greek-Americans in educating their elected officials on policy issues. The students shared their perspectives of Nick Larigakis giving the Admiral a tour of the E. John & Cleo Rumpakis the United States, as well as their interest in future career AHIF Library. opportunities.

14 AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE STATEMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Government FY19 Funding Act Contains AHI market,” the USTR stated in its announcement. The Administration cited Turkey’s increase in Gross Policy Objectives National Income (GNI) per capita, declining poverty rates, AHI’s policy objective to secure continued, meaningful and export diversification, by trading partner and by sector, investment in United States-Greece relations was achieved as evidence of its higher level of economic development. with the enactment a bipartisan-supported FY2019 funding bill, February 15, 2019. AHI applauded its enactment. Fact Sheet on Greece’s Contributions to U.S. “Greece is a frontline state in the fight against terrorism,” Security Interests, NATO Updated AHI President Nick Larigakis said. “The funding bill that became law will continue to build upon and enhance the AHI announced the release of a 2019 update to its fact strong relations between the United States and Greece, sheet that details Greece’s contributions to United States especially in military-to-military cooperation. It will be an interests in the eastern Mediterranean and to NATO. The effective and wise investment toward a key component of U.S. fact sheet is titled, “Greece: Valued Ally. Strategic Partner.” security assistance and further addresses the need to make- AHI published the original fact sheet in 2015. This is the fact up for the ‘opportunity lost’ to educate and train Greece’s sheet’s third update. military officers that we saw for nearly a decade.” “When it comes down to it, Greece is a proven, reliable, AHI worked with Congress to maintain funding for and invaluable ally of the United States and an integral Greece’s International Military Education and Training contributor to NATO. Greece takes its obligations to the program at $1 million for FY2019 and advocated for it with Alliance seriously even amid challenging economic times,” the submission of written testimony to House and Senate President Nick Larigakis said. “Our fact sheet presents appropriators in April 2018. AHI thanks Senator Chris Van data, provides testimonials from prominent U.S. and Hollen (D-MD), a member of the Senate Appropriations NATO officials, and highlights examples of how Greece Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related has contributed to United States security interests and Programs; with whom AHI worked to advocate for the international peacekeeping operations over many decades. appropriation for another fiscal year. We strongly encourage the community to utilize the fact sheet as an educational tool when speaking or meeting with Turkey’s S-400s Purchase; F-35s Delivery policymakers and to share it widely.” Addressed Furthermore, AHI commended Congress for including AHIF Releases Spring 2019 Issue of AHIF provisions in the Act that reaffirmed and followed-up on provisions passed in the National Defense Authorization Act Online Policy Journal of 2019 (NDAA) directed at Turkey, a country that has not The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) met the principles and standards of a NATO member nation is pleased to announce the release of the tenth volume of and contributes to instability in the region. its policy journal. The online journal is available at AHIF Policy Journal website, http://www.ahifworld.org/journal- Administration’s Decision to End Turkey’s issues. With this issue the social policy journal of the AHI Foundation takes on the formal name the American Journal Preferential Trade Status Welcomed of Contemporary Hellenic Issues. The journal is a forum for AHI welcomed a Trump administration’s decision in commentary and scholarship on issues of vital importance March to terminate Turkey’s preferential trade status as a to Greek Americans. In his introduction to the current issue, country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) editor Dan Georgakas writes of the pressing foreign policy program. issues facing the United States, Greece, and Cyprus and their “AHI has long maintained in its testimony and advocacy neighbors in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balkans. to Congress its opposition to any assistance programs to Turkey, including those that provide most favored nation AHI Releases 2018 Annual Report trade benefits, because of Turkey’s numerous, ongoing AHI announced the release of its 2018 Annual Report violations of the rule of law,” President Nick Larigakis said. on March 19, 2019. “All of AHI’s policy-based programs “Although we do welcome the Administration’s decision as a and initiatives for 2018 that advance the best interests of the positive step, we note the decision does not affect all Turkish United States on issues of importance to the Greek American exporters and was not made because of its violations of the community are encapsulated in this report,” President Nick rule of law.” Larigakis said. “We are proud to highlight a few policy According to a statement issued by the Office of the achievements as well as our successful programs, which United States Trade Representative, Turkey no longer include our ‘Future of Hellenism in America’ conference, complies with the statutory eligibility criteria. foreign policy trip abroad for college students, and several “Turkey’s termination from GSP follows a finding that it policy forums. We also were fortunate to have several is sufficiently economically developed and should no longer dignitaries visit Hellenic House in 2018.” Visit https://www. benefit from preferential market access to the United States ahiworld.org/press-releases/ to download a copy.

JUNE 2019 15 6TH ANNUAL GREEK HERITAGE NIGHT AT PHILLIES GAME America’s Pastime Hosts Celebration of Greek Heritage in Philly A torrential downpour did not put a damper on the 6th Annual Greek Heritage Night hosted by the AHI and held in cooperation with Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies, May 29, 2019, at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Approximately 600 tickets were sold for the event which featured the first place Philadelphia Phillies Fans displaying Greek flag. versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Photo credit: CosmosPhilly (www.cosmosphilly.com) Highlights from Greek Heritage Night included: Mrs. Georgia Halakos, president, Georgia Halakos, President of The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Greater Delaware Valley, throwing the first pitch Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, at the sixth annual Greek Heritage Celebration at who threw out the ceremonial First Pitch and Citizens Bank Park. Photo credit: CosmosPhilly (www.cosmosphilly.com) the Greek Choir of Odyssey Charter School, Wilmington, Del., who performed the National Anthem. The popular Phillies mascot, The Phillie Phanatic, sported an Evzone costume and performed during the 5th inning. The Hellenic Heritage Dance Troupe of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, Cherry Hill, N.J., preformed pre- game Greek folk dances at the main concourse in center field. A promotional video about Greece, made possible by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), was played on the ballpark's Jumbo-tron. Greek Heritage Night also featured a Greek cuisine stand. “On behalf of AHI, I sincerely thank the Philadelphia Phillies, especially the unbelievable unwavering efforts of the Phillies’ Director of Publicity, John Brazer, and Director of Philadelphia Phillies security official dancing with Phillies Phanatic in Evzone attire. Photo credit: CosmosPhilly (www.cosmosphilly.com) Group Sales, Vanessea Mapson, without whose support the event could not have been a success,” Larigakis said. “I am also deeply grateful to the Greek American communities of the Tri-State Philadelphia area who came out in droves to support Greek Heritage Night and proudly displayed their Hellenic pride. Finally, the event could not have been a success without the incredible backing of certain individuals and entities that helped to promote it and to sell tickets. We continue to receive positive feedback about the event, and we will continue to work to see it grow every year.” He added, “I especially commend the 20 children of Odyssey Charter School’s Greek choir who patiently waited 3 ½ hours before they could perform the National Anthem due (L-R) Nick Larigakis, Constantine Larigakis, John Brazer, Phillies Director of to a severe weather delay.” Publicity, Phillies Phanatic in Evzone outfit, AHI Board Member Peter Bota, Mrs. Georgia Halakos, and AHI Board Member Demitri Halakos. Photo credit: CosmosPhilly (www.cosmosphilly.com)

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