In 1940. the Soviet Army.. in a willful breach of international law. invaded and regained control of Lithuania and Estonia. as well as the third Baltic State. Latvia. Since that time. the proud people of the Baltic States have been forced to endure severe repression. Families have been disbanded and deported. an unknown number have been executed. and the industrial wealth of the nations has been exploited. Yet. despite their great suffering and hardship. the spirit of the freedom fighters in those captive nations has not been subdued and their courage has not faltered. Instead. they continue to rebel against Soviet repression. demanding that their basic human rights be acknowledged. including the right of selfdetermination.
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