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| Chapter I - Part 2 |
| Special Education |
| Speech To Navel Cadets Jan. 21, 1963 |
| Selected Speeches |
Until quite recently, we Ethiopians were giving as an excuse for the
country's retarded progress the fact that or seaports and territorial waters
had been in foreign hands. Today, we have regained our coastal territory
and our ports.
In order that no fear of any kind may exist regarding Our waters and to
safeguard the smooth functioning of Our sea coasts, a Naval Force made
up of Ethiopian Coast Guards and men has been established which is now
well on its way. Therefore, the entire people of Ethiopia must keep
themselves in readiness for work since We have no other reasons to give
should Ethiopia's progress lag behind from now onwards.
Since Our main aim and desire has been to see that self-help is attained in
all respects, the ever-increasing number of trained young men graduating
at home and abroad in various fields each year serves as concrete evidence
that Our efforts in this line have been met with blessings signifying Our
having reached reached the point of the desired goal. This is really
praiseworthy. What is more satisfactory and a source of pride to any
individual than the attainment of self-help?
Our hope would be fulfilled when, you Ethiopian members of the Naval
Force, are capable through completing your studies in the shortest possible
time, diligently to guard Our sea coasts and islands by using Our ships.
The enemy should be checked from the beginning before going far and
Our history is a good example demonstrating the arduous difficulty
involved in driving out the enemy and the aftermath suffered thereby. It is
for this reason that Our sea coasts shoud remain well guarded.
country's retarded progress the fact that or seaports and territorial waters
had been in foreign hands. Today, we have regained our coastal territory
and our ports.
In order that no fear of any kind may exist regarding Our waters and to
safeguard the smooth functioning of Our sea coasts, a Naval Force made
up of Ethiopian Coast Guards and men has been established which is now
well on its way. Therefore, the entire people of Ethiopia must keep
themselves in readiness for work since We have no other reasons to give
should Ethiopia's progress lag behind from now onwards.
Since Our main aim and desire has been to see that self-help is attained in
all respects, the ever-increasing number of trained young men graduating
at home and abroad in various fields each year serves as concrete evidence
that Our efforts in this line have been met with blessings signifying Our
having reached reached the point of the desired goal. This is really
praiseworthy. What is more satisfactory and a source of pride to any
individual than the attainment of self-help?
Our hope would be fulfilled when, you Ethiopian members of the Naval
Force, are capable through completing your studies in the shortest possible
time, diligently to guard Our sea coasts and islands by using Our ships.
The enemy should be checked from the beginning before going far and
Our history is a good example demonstrating the arduous difficulty
involved in driving out the enemy and the aftermath suffered thereby. It is
for this reason that Our sea coasts shoud remain well guarded.
| Haile Selassie the First - January 21, 1963 |
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| Internal Unity |
Since the best chance for one country to attack another comes through
noting the weaknesses of the attacked and the division of its people within,
We can through organizing Our defence forces to the maximum and by
strengthening Our internal unity close all openings against the enemy. Our
unity being Our formidable weapon of defence, it should be kept more
strengthened than Our other forces of defence. Otherwise the manpower
and defence weapons so organized will be used for the destruction of the
beloved country in serving the enemy's purpose.
In extending Our congratulations to all of you Cadets assembled here after
completing your studies, We would like you to realize that the knowledge
you have acquired so far is no end in itself but a reminder for the further
responsibilities that await you. There should be no moment in any man's
life to seek rest after completing his education. You should not therefore
overlook the fact that it is through ceaseless practice and experience and
by training others that you would be able to prove your individual
qualifications and worth.
We remind you therefore that you should utilize your whole thoughts and
knowledge to the ultimate objective of moral satisfaction and the pride of
our countrymen regardless of your personal interests. Your job takes care
of you and there will not be any need to concern yourselves with your
personal affairs.
We extend Our thanks to Commander Iskinder Desta who has helped you
to reach the present stage andthe entire members of the Naval Force and
in particular the Norwegian officers and non-commissioned officers and
other foreign nationals and We heartily thank the Government of the
United States for its assistance. We wish that God will assist you in
carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to you.
noting the weaknesses of the attacked and the division of its people within,
We can through organizing Our defence forces to the maximum and by
strengthening Our internal unity close all openings against the enemy. Our
unity being Our formidable weapon of defence, it should be kept more
strengthened than Our other forces of defence. Otherwise the manpower
and defence weapons so organized will be used for the destruction of the
beloved country in serving the enemy's purpose.
In extending Our congratulations to all of you Cadets assembled here after
completing your studies, We would like you to realize that the knowledge
you have acquired so far is no end in itself but a reminder for the further
responsibilities that await you. There should be no moment in any man's
life to seek rest after completing his education. You should not therefore
overlook the fact that it is through ceaseless practice and experience and
by training others that you would be able to prove your individual
qualifications and worth.
We remind you therefore that you should utilize your whole thoughts and
knowledge to the ultimate objective of moral satisfaction and the pride of
our countrymen regardless of your personal interests. Your job takes care
of you and there will not be any need to concern yourselves with your
personal affairs.
We extend Our thanks to Commander Iskinder Desta who has helped you
to reach the present stage andthe entire members of the Naval Force and
in particular the Norwegian officers and non-commissioned officers and
other foreign nationals and We heartily thank the Government of the
United States for its assistance. We wish that God will assist you in
carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to you.
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