The Head of State on his own and the Estonian people's behalf thanked Mrs. Kistler-Ritso for her great contribution to the benefit of her native country and to commemorating the history of our people. The President had visited the museum two days earlier and, as he assured today, been deeply impressed by what he had seen.
Mrs. Kistler-Ritso on her part thanked those who had helped translate her idea of the museum into reality. She expressed appreciation for Estonia's rapid development and its people's ambitiousness.
Office of the President
Kadriorg, July 4, 2003
