The Lithuanian people have kept their culture alive not only under the threat of fierce attack on their native soil. but through several generations in this country where they have been welcomed into our communities. The United States has never recognized the annexation of Lithuania into the Soviet Union. and we therefore champion such a display of patriotism. not as a lack of gratitude for our help. but as an attitude which we as Americans have always held in esteem. The Lithuanian people living throughout our country are not immigrants. they are exiles. and it is only fitting that we join them in honoring their anniversaries. even the ones of sorrow such as we commemorate today. In an effort to give meaning to this magnificent struggle and our observance of it. we urge the delegates to the European Security Conference to speak out on our policy of nonrecognition and to carry out the wishes of Congress by speaking out directly with regard to the rights of the Lithuanian people. While we continue to enjoy the freedom of our own right to dissent. it is only suitable that we lend our aid to those who have a cause so just.
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