This observance should cause us all to pause and think again of the wonderful blessings of liberty and the terrible price which has been and still is being paid to regain and preseve freedom. As far back as the ninth century. the Ukrainian Kievan State has been struggling to maintain its independence. Ukraine was one of the first victims of the Communist conspiracy. but despite the destruction of its national churches. the horrible famines. the mass murders. purges. and deportations. the fires of patriotism have not been extinguished. On the contrary. these scourges have but served to strengthen their national pride and loyalty and their determination to continue their fight for freedom and independence. What does all this mean to the citizens of our country?
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