Mr. Speaker. under permission to extend my remarks. I wish today. June 15. to join with my colleagues in the observance of a sorrowful anniversary for the brave people of Lithuania. On this date. 33 years ago. Russia conquered the Baltic States of Lithuania. Latvia. and Estonia. Twelve months later mass deportation began and more than 150.000 Balts were sent to the deadly Siberian slave and labor camps. However. the Lithuanians were quick to retaliate. Several days before the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. these gallant people revolted and overthrew the Communist regime. A provisional government was established. and the fruits of freedom were enjoyed for a short but glorious 2 months before Hitler returned to terrorize the population.
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