April 25, Mattarella “Liberation party unity. The commitment to the … – The Messenger

“The constitution should not be kept in a glass case as a relic. Because he lives is always applied in its values. This is what gives life to the constitution. You get together, discussing. ” This was stated by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the Quirinale.

“The Liberation is a celebration of freedom and hope that you remember that we have achieved thanks to the sacrifice of so many and we have the right and duty to keep and preserve,” continued Mattarella, “We want the ‘ democratic Europe, protagonist seventy years ago in the fight against the perpetrators of the worst crimes against humanity, know today become aware of their historical responsibility, and is author of a new political initiative to the countries of Africa and the Middle East. We must join efforts in humanitarian relief, in a relentless fight against traffickers in human beings and terrorism. “

Mattarella then recalled the story of the young Hugh Oven, killed by a German shell: “We must ensure that it is no longer necessary to take up arms to defend democracy as did that kid, Ugo oven, to achieve freedom and democracy ” . At age 12, in 1946, Hugh was the star of an action against the Nazi occupation in Rome, preventing “the destruction of a bridge by the troops of Nazi occupation that would have delayed the advance of the troops of liberation.”

The President of the Republic has also talked about the issue of Marò: ‘At a time when we celebrate Liberation Day, my thoughts also go to the two marines, Massimiliano La Torre and Salvatore Girone, who for more than three years waiting for justice. To them I direct my encouragement with the association’s commitment to them had not narrowed. “

It was held at the Quirinale Palace, the presence of President Sergio Mattarella, the awards ceremony of the winning students of the National Competition “From Resistance to Active Citizenship” promoted by the Ministry of Education, University and Research, in cooperation with the National Association of Partisans’ Italy on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation War.

In the Ballroom, after the execution of the National Anthem by the pupils of the Comprehensive Manin in Rome, attended by the President of the National Association of Italian Partisans, Carlo Smuraglia, the student Laura Elena Munteanu, Istituto Superiore “Guglielmo Marconi” of Anagni, and the Minister of Education, University and Research, Stefania Giannini. The Head of State, having delivered the Prizes to the winning schools with the Minister Giannini, delivered a speech.
             
             
                         
         

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