Press Release
October 1, 2008

STATEMENT OF SENATOR MAR ROXAS
ON THE CELEBRATION OF EID AL FITR

"My warmest greetings to the Muslim community as you celebrate Eid al Fitr.

"Today, we mark not only the end of fasting; we also celebrate the virtues that the Almighty has given us: patience, sacrifice, and humility.

"May this day rekindle the patience to break free from the grasp of corruption.

"Let us sacrifice for the good of our countrymen; let us work together to pull them up from the pit of poverty.

"Let us be humble and listen to the voices of all Filipinos--rich and poor, Muslim or otherwise. Let us bring an end to the misunderstandings that relentlessly divide us.

"We, Filipinos, share one dream: a nation one and undivided, where every citizen lives a decent and dignified life. May this day rekindle the virtues that will help us achieve that dream."

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