I am sure the Members have not forgotten that during World War I and II many citizens of countries in central Europe fought with great courage in alliance with and against the foes of the United States and its allies. After the war there was a change of government in these countries. particularly Poland and Czechoslovakia. which deprived many of these Eastern Europeans the freedom for which they so valiantly had struggled. Rather than accept the restrictions imposed on them by their governments. many emigrated to the United States where they could live with full and rightful dignity. These Americans have given much to our Nationthey have contributed to our economic life. and they are a spirited example of individuals determined that freedom is the most precious possession of any people. Because of a gap in our laws these individuals are ineligible to receive any of the benefits available to veterans of the Armed Forces.
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