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| Haile Selassie the First - November 23, 1961 |
Once he comes into the world, it is essential that man be bred properly to
guarantee a healthy life. When his childhood passes away, he is apt to lag
behind his peers unless he educates himself and expands the scope of his
intellect.
Though We are not at a stage where We can say We have attained
enough, the progress made in education as in the health services has
continued to satisfy Us.
Whilst We are here to lay the cornerstone, it would have pleased Us all the
more today had We beheld a functioning hospital assisting patients.
Since man proposes and God disposes, it is Our intense hope that through
God'd help, its inauguration will take place soon.
We have stated time and again the tasks and mission of the police. It is
necessary that the police have a proven fidelity for the people both in time
of peace and stress and also an adequate power not only to attack but also
to help those attacked. To assume power, it is necessary to have a
foundation for the protection of one's health and mental condition. These
are inseparable.
Since the policeman at all times is ready to make a self-sacrifice and
doubts cannot be thrown at his sincerity, his force should not be
swerving; it should be firm.
Therefore, it is this that is the basis of Our concern for his education,
medical and health services.
From what We gathered form your statement, there are some who will go
abroad for medical studies and some two hundred are already serving as
dressers. Our hope is high that this number will grow by four or five
times.
Unless man becomes independent in his knowledge and capacity, what
help he gets from others is little. But if he is self-dependent, he may be
able to extend help to others.
When you are qualified as medical officers and if not only men but also
women are made to participate in the service, that would be the first stage
for self-dependence.
In laying the cornerstone of this hospital it is Our prayer that the Almighty
will spare us to have the opportunity to participate in its inauguration, and
that its medical and health services will benefit Our Police Force.
guarantee a healthy life. When his childhood passes away, he is apt to lag
behind his peers unless he educates himself and expands the scope of his
intellect.
Though We are not at a stage where We can say We have attained
enough, the progress made in education as in the health services has
continued to satisfy Us.
Whilst We are here to lay the cornerstone, it would have pleased Us all the
more today had We beheld a functioning hospital assisting patients.
Since man proposes and God disposes, it is Our intense hope that through
God'd help, its inauguration will take place soon.
We have stated time and again the tasks and mission of the police. It is
necessary that the police have a proven fidelity for the people both in time
of peace and stress and also an adequate power not only to attack but also
to help those attacked. To assume power, it is necessary to have a
foundation for the protection of one's health and mental condition. These
are inseparable.
Since the policeman at all times is ready to make a self-sacrifice and
doubts cannot be thrown at his sincerity, his force should not be
swerving; it should be firm.
Therefore, it is this that is the basis of Our concern for his education,
medical and health services.
From what We gathered form your statement, there are some who will go
abroad for medical studies and some two hundred are already serving as
dressers. Our hope is high that this number will grow by four or five
times.
Unless man becomes independent in his knowledge and capacity, what
help he gets from others is little. But if he is self-dependent, he may be
able to extend help to others.
When you are qualified as medical officers and if not only men but also
women are made to participate in the service, that would be the first stage
for self-dependence.
In laying the cornerstone of this hospital it is Our prayer that the Almighty
will spare us to have the opportunity to participate in its inauguration, and
that its medical and health services will benefit Our Police Force.
| Ba Beta Kristiyan Haile Selassie I |
| Ba Beta Kristiyan Haile Selassie I |
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| Lays Cornerstone of Police Hospital Nov. 23, 1961 |
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