Let their spirit and determination give them courage to overcome the cowardly attack upon their sovereignty by the overwhelming Soviet weapons. I commend to you the following text of Miamis proclamation. in sympathy with all the captive nations subjugated under Communist tyranny. until now. and longing to be free and unshackled from the chains of their unscrupulous foethe U.S.S.R. Government and its tyrannical ruling onmuittees: Whereas the world and all its people are not "free"-as long as any country and its people are subjugated and enslaved by oppressive governments and other nations. such as Afghanistan. much of Central Europe and others under communist domination. and Whereas recent history has shown the desire for liberty and independence is worldwide and that the United States is still regarded by much of the worlds population as the citadel of human freedom. and Whereas a strong dedication to freedom and public expression of support can emphasize to national and world leaders the commitment of the people of the United States to the concept of human rights. and Whereas this is an appropriate opportunity for the people of Miami. whether native American or refugee from oppression. to join in ceremony and prayer n marking Captive Nations Week: Now. therefore. I. Maurice A.