reality and undermine the greatness of the American people. 80. We are building an airport because every Govern- ment in the history of Grenada has attempted to build one. The British, when Grenada was their colony, looked into the matter of an international airport, We have received assistance from Canada in producing feasibility studies towards the building of that airport. In 1967, former dictator Eric Gairy went to Canada to discuss those plans with former Prime Minister Lester Pearson. When we overthrew the neo-fascist’dictatorship of Gairy in March 1979, our Government proclaimed its desire to real& this ancient dream of the Grenadian people. Thou- sands of Grenadians’ rallied around that cause. ?%ousands of women in our country, under the umbrella of the National Women’s Organization, sold ice cream in the streets of our capital so as to raise funds for the building of that airport. Thousands of youths in our country mobilized their friends in an effort to raise money for the building of that airport. 81. When we decided that we wanted assistance, the first Government in the world that we asked help from in 8 building that airport was, in 1979, that of the United States. The United States Government was the first we approached when we wanted assistance to build the air- port. We made our request through former ambassador to the eastern Caribbean, Frank Ortiz. According to Steven Kinzer of The Boston Globe, Mr. Ortiz stated, “We cannot fund projects of this type”. Instead Mr. Ortiz offered to give us $5,000 from his discretionary account for other minor projects. Contempt. 82. Do they expect us to wait until they have an interest or desire or the time or until it is expedient to help us in building an international airport? It is impossible to fly 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a government official, likely from Grenada, discussing the country's efforts to build an international airport. The speaker emphasizes the long-standing desire of the Grenadian people to have such an airport, and highlights the country's efforts to seek international assistance, including from the United States. The tone is critical of the US government's response, implying that they were unwilling to provide significant support for the project.

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Transport and communication