The Hellenic American Leadership Council has drafted a letter addressed to US President Barack Obama to continue to support Greece and express solidarity with the people who have suffered by the austerity-laden European policy toward the country.

A relevant website site is calling on people to sign a letter to be delivered to the White House, urging Obama can stand with Greece as it seeks more favorable terms.

Already more than 11,500 signatures have been gathered. To add yours to the list, CLICK HERE.

Dear Mr. President,

I am writing to express my support for your strong message on restoring economic prosperity in Greece and keeping Greece in the European Union and the Eurozone.

You are absolutely correct in pointing out that “…there has to be a growth strategy in order for [Greece] to pay off their debts to eliminate some of their deficits,” and that an agreement “will require compromise on all sides.”

At a time when too few leaders on the international stage are emphasizing growth over draconian austerity, you correctly note that “what we’ve learned from the U.S. experience …is that the best way to reduce deficits and to restore fiscal soundness is to grow. And when you have an economy that is in a free-fall there has to be a growth strategy and not simply the effort to squeeze more and more from a population that is hurting worse and worse.”

It is imperative that the United States do all that it can to help achieve a fair, sound and enduring solution to Greece’s economic and humanitarian crisis. A stable and prosperous Greece is important for global and U.S. economies and for our nation’s strategic interests.

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The Greek people desperately need your continued support to help alleviate their suffering. Greeks have been and remain close democratic partners of the United States and resolute supporters of our common values within the NATO alliance.

We urge you to continue speaking out in solidarity with Greece, and to use your influence among European leaders in order to stress a new way forward for Greece and for Europe as a whole, one that emphasizes growth, reform and respect.

Thank you.