Stephen I reasserted itself. when unarmed workers rose in rebellion against domestic traitors and foreign encroachers to preserve their personal integrity and national existence. It is true these courageous Hungarians were not able to crush the despotic domestic and foreign elements as had Stephen of old. but it showed 900 years of time had not eroded Hungarys innate love of justice and liberty. Nor will that spirit die under the heavy hand of Soviet Communist genocide and deportations. Today we Americans are bearing witness to the continued courage of the Hungarian refugees who gained entrance into our country. we can be proud of our action which made that immigration possible. Of course. we could hope for more liberal and definite provisions in our immigration laws which would allow them to stay permanently or to have a regular status as immigrants. The fight for freedom by these refugees was for the whole world. not for one country. and should be recognized openly as such a fight. We are indeed proud to have them in our midst. and also wish to join with freedomloving Hungarians everywhere in saluting the first Hungarian prince of peace. St.
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