Speech #890167201

But I would again. as I have on occasion in the past. insert a word of caution that we do not satisfy ourselves with mere words. I would again urge. as I have In the past. that we renew our pledge to uphold and. to the extent that all peaceful means permit. to aid and abet the search for freedom and independence of not only the peoples of the Ukraine but of all the captive nations behind the Iron Curtain. We must give kinetic impetus to that pledge by supporting projects such as creation of a permanent Captive Nations Committee of the Congress. which I have been pleased to cosponsor. for a more encouraging immigration policy with respect to aliens from these countries. along the lines which I have proposed in two bills In the current session. and by encouraging a more meaningful and realistic consular relationship with the Soviets. These are the means by which we can open more doors between ourselves and the captive peoples of eastern and central Europe. without offering any costly trade inducements. any carrotonastick propositions. nor any kind of aid and comfort to our adversary governments. These are the means we must explore and exploit in order to demonstrate the true nature of and depth of our concern and our sympathy.