UNCENSORED LETTER / “WE ARE EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED, BILATERAL RELATIONS ARE BEING AFFECTED” The unusual memo handed to Panariti is revealed: Albanian leaders are eroding peace, irresponsible rhetoric for an election campaign. Do not force us to condemn you publicly The United States of America, through a MEMO addressed to official Tirana, warn of the need to be careful with nationalist statements; otherwise, “do not make us condemn you publicly!”, it says. Part of the content of the text was made public yesterday on the “Top-Story” show by journalist Sokol Balla. Meanwhile, “Gazeta Shqiptare” today publishes the full uncensored content of the MEMO. We are deeply disappointed and concerned that Albanian leaders are moving away from the traditional constructive role Albania has played in the region. The recent public statements made by Albanian politicians regarding the Presheva monument issue have gone beyond the line of responsible debate, into counterproductive and potentially dangerous rhetoric. These statements not only encourage hot-headed behavior and draw attention away from the region’s real priorities, but also potentially incite violence, ... Continues on pages 4-5