Speech #870196245

Of Norwegian ancestral heritage myself. I can. I believe. humbly. yet with objectivity and pride. point also to the significant contributions which the sons and daughters of Norway. immigrating to U.S. shores. have made to the progress of our Nation. and particularly to my home State of Wisconsin. The anniversary observance. then. offers us a new opportunity to pay tribute to Norway as a symbol. throughout history. of the independent adventuresome Viking spirit. for the contributions of the Norwegian people to progress. not only in their homeland. but also in the United States and the world. and. as a stanch ally for freedom in the cold war. Upon the 148th anniversary of Norways Constitution Day. however. we must match our words with deeds by reaffirming U.S. dedicationas an ally. a friend. and a comember of NATOto protecting the integrity of Norway. despite pressures from the Communist bloc. cooperation with Norway. not only for defense. but on mutual projects to promote progress for the people of both our countries. a resolution to maintain a close. nongovernmental. peopletopeople tie between our respective nations. and redeclare our dedication to mutual efforts for creating a global climate in which all nations may enjoy the right to selfdetermine their own destinies.