Although the Polish people have been suffering under Sovietimposed rule for 21 years now. they are still vigorous in their personal opposition to the Communist system and have shown the courage which will enable them to overcome their Communist oppressors someday. As they did during the many years of the partition of Poland. the Poles continue to retain their national heritage and distinctive traditions under the cruel Communist tyranny which plagues them. I know that their fortitude is strengthened by the knowledge that they are supported by the thousands of Poles and other refugees from the captive nations of Eastern Europe who are thriving in the free world and working for the common goal of restoration of freedom for their homelands. As we in the Congress pay tribute today to the brave Polish people on their national holiday. we reaffirm our determination to help them achieve the legitimate independence which they have been denied for so long. We who enjoy life in a free country must rededicate ourselves to the philosophy of selfdetermination of people in order that justice will someday triumph over Communist tyranny and the principles embodied in the Polish Constitution of May 3. 1791. will once again serve the people of Poland.
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