Since that time there has been little opportunity for rejoicing over the fact of national determination for the despotic rule of the Kremlin has destroyed all semblance of independence. However. this oppressive yoke of Soviet tyranny has not destroyed the will to be free nor suppressed the ancient yearnings for independence of the Ukrainian people. Bloody massacres. yearly purges. and deportations to Siberia lend mute testimony to the manner in which the Soviets have attempted to stamp out this ferment of freedom. All people who prize liberty are aware of the sacrifices which make it possible and keep it intact. The Ukrainians. however. in their heartland or wherever in the world they may reside. have lost none of this awareness.
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