Following a period of confusion and political struggle. independent Latvia became secure and adopted a government based on democratic principles in early Independence and selfgovernment would only last one generation. though. because at the close of World War II. Latvia was invaded by the Red Army as the Soviets reconquered the Baltic lands. Many Latvians managed to flee from their homeland. but thousands more were deported to northern Russia and Siberia. The United States has never recognized Soviet action in the Baltic States as having any legal validity. Today in the United States we have a strong. vital LatvianAmerican community. and I am pleased to join with them in marking Latvian Independence Day.
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