They courageously maintain their language. cultures. and religious beliefs. and their free world brothers strive effectively to keep alive the spirit of freedom for which they stand. and look forward to restoring independence and legitimate governments to these three Baltic nations. Mr. Speaker. the Baltic States. like all countries under Communist rule. belong properly to the community of free nations. The ideals of freedom and independence remain alive in the men. women. and children of Lithuania. Latvia. and Estonia. As we recall the horrors of the mass deportations which occurred 23 years ago June 14. we firmly vow to leave the lamp of liberty lighted for all people behind the Iron Curtain.
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