Rather than submit themselves to the oppressive rule of he Sovietbacked Castro regime. these people left their homeland to begin life anew in the United States. Many have become successful and prominent members of our communities. In doing so. they have clearly demonstrated their sincere belief in the values of a free and democratic society. The recent influx of Cuban refugees reminds us once again of the intolerance and inhumanity of the Castro government. In light of this. I ask our distinguished colleagues to use this poignant occasion to reflect upon those principles which we hold dear as the basis of our democratic society. and of the devotion to these principles expressed by these Cuban exiles in this Declaration of Freedom:
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