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Tuesday 31st March 2009
Galloway condemns court verdict

but pledges to continue North American speaking tour

George Galloway this morning expressed his disappointment that a Canadian judge refused to grant an injunction to allow him into Canada, but pointed out that the attempt to silence him had spectacularly backfired.

"Last night I spoke to almost two thousand people packed into an auditorium in Toronto through the wonders of modern technology," said George Galloway from New York. "And I will continue to speak to thousands more Canadians over the next few days from the United States.

"It really is extraordinary that the conservative pro-Bush government should have sought to abrogate the right to free speech in Canada in this way. Canada has traditionally regarded itself as more liberal than the United States, yet the US authorities have had no problem with me speaking all over the US, again to thousands and thousands of people, raising aid for Gaza.

"On the allegation that I have given material support to Hamas, I say this. I have always historically supported the late President Yasser Arafat, a man long described by his opponents as a terrorist. Anyone who knows anything about the Middle East will know that President Arafat was not a member of Hamas!

"Having raised more than a million pounds worth of aid for the suffering Palestinian people in Gaza, it was only right to disburse that aid through the democratically elected government of Palestine. I believe in the right of the Palestinian people to elect its own government, and there will be no peace in the Middle East until Western governments do the same."

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"I am Canadian, originally from the occupied, divided and brutalized country of Kashmir.I wholeheartedly solute George Galloway for his indomitable courage and determination in support of justice and freedom for oppressed and colonized people everywhere." - Fazal, REGINA, Saskatchewan

"The truth is out there ... and his name is George Galloway!! Viva Palestina!!" - Donna and Odai, Torquay

"Brother George,You are in full protection, from ALLAH(SWT).Peace ,Blessings and Mercy of the LORD upon you and your colleagues." - Nisar, Wembley, London

"Thank you for representing freedom and justice!" - Dalia, Ottawa, Canada

"Asalam o Alikum. May Allah SWT bless you all and may He SWT protect our brothers and sisters in Gaza, Ameen.
VIVA PALESTINA" - Muhammed, Halifax, Canada

"Many blessings sent for the convoy expidition and I hope all goes well. I encourage others to donate, what ever they can, for this excellent cause. If we all pool our resources together, we can start to make a difference! I carry the Palestinian children in my heart, my prayers for their safe keeping in these turbulent times. Viva Palestina!!!" - Susan, Montreal, Canada

"We're beginning to learn the truth. Thank you convoy for your efforts." - Gerry, Canada

"I wish if could be with you. I appreciate your humanitarian work people in Gaza. May Allah bless you all. My heart and my soul is with you." - Nadeem, Edmonton, Canada

"Salam. inshallah this is the beginning of something great." - Basim, Ontaria, Canada