Mr. Speaker. the total barbarity involved in the case of a Lithuanian sailor seeking asylum who was bound over to Soviet captors by the U.S. Coast Guard within U.S. coastal waters necessitates an investigation of the actions of all those involved in this indefensible act. If the reports available at this time are correct. the varied and contradictory statements by the individuals and agencies involved make it quite clear that the stain of this gallant mans blood aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Vigilant resulted from the misdeeds of Americans acting as officials of this Government. There are apparently several facets to this case. any one of which should spark congressional and Presidential concern.
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