The W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award: Highlights of the 2002 Event
Speeches From the 2002 Awards Dinner
On September 30, 2002, NDI presented its 15th annual W. Averell Harriman Democracy Awards to Oswaldo Payá of the Varela Project in Cuba, and the Organization of American States. The Harriman Award is NDI's highest honor, presented each year to individuals and organizations dedicated to democracy and human rights. More than 700 guests attended the event, including members of Congress, Administration officials, members of the diplomatic corps, Capitol Hill staff, and representatives of the business, labor and foreign policy communities.
Click on the links below to read transcripts of prepared remarks and listen to live recordings of speeches:
Audio Coverage of the Event in Spanish
Listen to a Voice of America program broadcast live from the event. Included are interviews with Oswaldo Payá, César Gaviria and Genaro Arriagada. The files can be opened with either Real Player or Windows Media Player.
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