Mr. President. Americans of Baltic origin will observe a number of sad anniversaries this month. Thirtytwo years ago the Baltic States were overrun by the Soviet Union. and 31 years ago the Lithuanians successfully revolted against the Soviets. only to lose independence after 6 short weeks. In those 32 years the Baltic people have lost more than onefourth of their population. Through massive deportation and resettlement programs. the peoples of Lithuania. Latvia. and Estonia have suffered grave losses. and according to V. P. Volertas. president of the Lithuanian American community. no end is in sight. Mr. Volertas states that: The Baltic peoples have never experienced such an extermination and annihilation of their people in their long history through centuries as during the last three decades.
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