The Fine Words of Venizelos

Evangelos Venizelos has always been an interesting political figure. As the leader of a very small party, he managed to capture two top government posts, Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the prestigious position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. This alone speak volumes. It says a lot about him, but about today's Greece, as well. His speeches, expressed as a torrent of words that flow with ease, exhibit an eloquence few other Greek politicians possess. Critics, however ? and in recent years there have been many ? criticize him for presentations that cannot withstand a careful analysis. That came through again in the speech to Greek and Cypriot-American leaders at the Greek Consulate in New York.Venizelos covers all sides of an issue. He offers each person the opportunity to choose anything that pleases him. He can pick from column A and column B according to his level of knowledge ? and his political affiliation.

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