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0-5:00 Begins talking about the political influence of Basques. Claims that the Basques are excellent craftsmen and extremely dedicated to the preservation of the Basque culture. The Basque people are a major part of our society in Idaho. What sets the Basques apart from other cultures is that they’ve maintained their culture. Grew up in Northern Idaho, did not have much contact with Basques until around 1961. Knew Pete Cenarrusa. He is a big fan of Chorizos.
5:00-10:00 Mentions a gathering that occurred every year in Elko, Nevada. His first two terms were during a time of turmoil in the Basque country. Then tells about his actions toward helping the Basques here in Idaho. He supported the Basque families in our society, who supported their families back in Basque country.
10:00-20:00 “Anyone who thinks they can target the Basques are nuts!” The interviewer asks about Senator Church’s visit to the Basque country. He asked if the Senator and Mr. Andrus had ever talked about that trip, and Mr. Andrus replied that they didn’t really converse too much but that the Senator did mention a place named Kanoli. Talks about the dictatorship of Basque country and how he thought that it would be very difficult for such a “free thinking” group of people to live under. “They are warm, friendly people.” Senator Church wanted to go back at the end of his term. “Excellent job of preserving forestry.” “Some of the best farms are manufactured in the Basque country.”
20:00-END Talks about trying to take our technology to the Basque farming industry to help preserve potatoes. He really wanted to visit the Basque country because he had heard about people’s experiences while visiting over there. He was explaining a program at BSU and U of I that pushes people to visit the Basque country. He loves the country and the people. In the northern cities, there is an air pollution problem that he wants to help them with. He says it’s a very beautiful, independent country. In the Basque countryside, he didn’t see the modernization he thought he would; it was a lot of tradition. There isn’t much machinery, a lot of traditional jobs that have been passed down family to family.
NAMES AND PLACES
NAMES:
Pete Cenarrusa
Senator Church
PLACES:
Boise
University of Idaho
Boise State University
Kanoli
Elko, Nevada
Euskadi, province not specified