At the outbreak of World War II. Hungary issued a neutrality proclamation and struggled to maintain a nonbelligerent status. I think it is fitting to note that the bulk of the population openly defied the German domination by refusing to enforce antiJewish laws and by granting asylum to war prisoners and refugees. as well as aiding thousands of Polish soldiers to pass through to France after the defeat of Poland. As we pay tribute to this great nation which so courageously continues to defy her Soviet oppressors in her aspirations for freedom. we must take stock of our own efforts on behalf of Hungary. I think it is well to recall the words of Vice President NixoN who in his report to President Eisenhower last January. spoke of our traditional national mission of providing a haven of refuge for victims of oppression.
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