Celebrating 50 Years
Press Releases
Testimonials
-
Representative Chris Pappas (D-NH) | Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
“AHI [is] an important force, especially here on Capitol Hill, especially when we think about how we make good policy that’s in the best interest of the United States. It doesn’t just take smart legislators; it takes people on the outside who care about these issues, who understand what's at stake, and who are pushing Congress in the right direction.”
-
Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of Hellenic Republic
“Since 1974, the American Hellenic Institute has been an important rule of law advocate in Washington and has been actively working in order to promote bilateral relations between Greece and the United States.”
-
Geoffrey Pyatt, Former U.S. Ambassador to Greece
“AHI is one of the shining examples I often use of how Greece’s large American diaspora community can most constructively work with Greece and help us strengthen our bilateral relationship. The tremendous programs [AHI] put together are examples of AHI’s truly unique role as a facilitator of the strategic relationship between the United States and Greece.”
-
Representative Grace Meng (D-NY)
“Thank you so much for your leadership, and for visits [from] AHI, here on the Hill. I can’t express how important it is because I’m blessed to have a large, vibrant, Greek-Hellenic community within my congressional district. I want to thank AHI again for being here on the Hill, not just when you’re visiting, but throughout the year, keeping us updated on priority issues, and how Congress - both sides of the aisle - can best be helpful and constructive.”
-
Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD)
“AHI's relentless leadership and continued advocacy is critical to increasing and maintaining awareness among members of Congress. In all of these matters and so many more involving US-Greece and US-Cyprus relations, AHI has played a pivotal role. Congratulations on your relentless commitment to justice!”escription goes here
-
Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
“Thank you so much for your leadership, and for visits [from] AHI, here on the Hill. I can’t express how important it is because I’m blessed to have a large, vibrant, Greek-Hellenic community within my congressional district. I want to thank AHI again for being here on the Hill, not just when you’re visiting, but throughout the year, keeping us updated on priority issues, and how Congress - both sides of the aisle - can best be helpful and constructive.”
-
Archbishop Elpidophoros, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
“The American Hellenic Institute has been a steadfast support to our Greek-American community over the years, helping to advocate the relations between these blessed United States of America and our sacred homeland of Greece and Cyprus.”
-
Representative John Rutherford (R-FL)
“I would also like to extend my thanks [to] the countless employees who work behind the scenes at AHI, and my colleagues in Congress offering their support. All of you play an instrumental role in maintaining the strong role between the U.S. and its Eastern Mediterranean allies.”
-
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD)
“I would like to commend AHI for its key role in strengthening relationships between the U.S. and some of our closest allies. For decades, the Institute has been a leading voice in Washington on Greek-American and Cypriot-American relations and I am confident that you will continue this valuable work as our nations' partnership enters its third century”