US election: Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos among the Greek Americans supporting Kamala Harris

With a letter signed by 78 prominent members of the Greek diaspora, they announce their support for the candidacy of Kamala Harris.

Seventy-eight prominent members of the Greek diaspora published a full-page letter to the New York Times supporting in the November 5 US election Democratic candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris.

The letter explains in more detail that why they are supporting the Democratic candidate.

The letter reads in detail: "We are proud members of an American community with a strong and distinctive cultural heritage of democracy. We believe our collective voice matters to preserve and advance the ideals that strengthen our community and country. This is why we are endorsing Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

"In our great nation of immigrants, our families' stories and Greek heritage embody the American Dream. This November, whether America remains a shining city on the hill is on the ballot. The values of filoxenia (hospitality), filotimo (honor), eleftheria (freedom) and demokratia (democracy), central to Greek American identity, are reflected in Vice President Harris's life and career, making this election not just about policy but about preserving the ideals that strengthen our community and country.

"Westand with Vice President Harris in her push for stronger border security and comprehensive immigration reform that is fair, just and humane. Her commitment to maintaining a robust NATO ensures global stability and the safety of America, Greece and the world. Her bold climate initiatives will protect our planet, preserving the cultural heritage, natural beauty, and economic stability of America and Greece. Above all, we know that Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are dedicated to defending democracy and its essential virtues - freedom, honest, decency, compassion, compromise, and collaboration - which undergird our national and economic strength and stability."

Among the prominent members of the Greek-American community who signed this letter were Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, director Alexander Payne, Nia Vardalos, and Michael Dukakis.

See the advertisement in yesterday's New York Times:

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