Speech #860179879

I append herewith a statesmanlike resolution of the LithuanianAmerican Council of Ansonia. Conn.: Resolution unanimously adopted at a mass meeting of Americans of Lithuanian descent of the city of Ansonia. sponsored by the Ansonia LithuanianAmerican Council. and held February 28. 1960. at St. Anthonys Hall to commemorate the 42d anniversary of the declaration of independence of Lithuania: "Whereas in 1940 the Kremlin rulers. in conspiracy with Hiterlite Germany and in brutal violation of international law. invaded Lithuania and. against the will of the Lithuanian people. annexed her to the Soviet Union. "Whereas the people of Lithuania have been and still are suppresesd by the most cruel means of the Communist dictatorshipher culture is distorted. her industry and agriculture ruined. her youth by thousands every year deported to the remote virgin lands of the vast Soviet Union. and "Whereas the Soviet dictatorship constantly strives to extend its rule over new territories in Europe. Asia. and in Africa. ultimately seeking world domination: Therefore be it "Resolved. That this gathering of loyal Americans of Lithuanian descent of the Greater Ansonia area. call upon the Government of the United States to stand firm against the expansion of Communist imperialism and do all in its power to prevent further spreading of communism in the free world. be it further "Resolved.