IT WAS FROM THESE COMRADES THAT I LEARNED, IN THE STRUGGLE, THE MEANING OF COURAGE. I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN MEN AND WOMEN RISK AND GIVE THEIR LIVES FOR AN IDEA. I HAVE SEEN MEN WHO HAVE ENDURED BRUTALITY AND TORTURE WITHOUT CRACKING, SHOWING A STRENGTH AND RESISTANCE THAT DEFIES THE IMAGINATION. I HAVE LEARNED THAT COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR, BUT THE ABILITY TO OVERCOME IT.