Under constant armed attack by Communist Soviet forces. the Afghans are waging a gallant struggle to retain their independence and liberty. Against massive technological odds. against internationally outlawed chemicalbiological weapons. and against enormous concentrations of troops. the Afghan freedom fighters are not only holding out. but they are battling toetotoe with the Soviet aggressors for every inch of occupied territory. The unprovoked Soviet attack has not only killed thousands of innocent Afghans. but has created a refugee problem of over 2 million people. The suffering that this has caused. both to the refugees and to those that have remained behind. is unprecedented in modern times in that part of the world. I proudly join with my colleagues in supporting this resolution. Our show of concern over the situation in Afghanistan. along with commemorations in Europe. and indeed throughout the world. helps the people of Afghanistan in this troubled time.
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