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There are no such things as the Elgin Marbles.

In the world over, the very name of our country is immediately associated with the Parthenon.

Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures.

Enthusiasm is a wonderful thing. In South America they throw flowers to you. In Greece Greeks throw themselves.

After independence was gained, one of the first Acts passed by the Greek government was for the protection and preservation of national monuments.

We are ready to say that we rule the entire Elgin enterprise as irrelevant to the present.

Read Churchill, he tells you how crucial was the Greek role in your decisive desert victory over Rommel.

You know, it is said that we Greeks are a fervent and warm blooded breed. Well, let me tell you something - it is true.

In Greece we're too poor to go to psychiatrists
we have friends instead.