The number of schools doubled and literature and cultural arts flourished. But it was all to end. as again the Soviets took dominion over their country. In 1 short year. 30.000 Lithuanians were deported to Siberia. One year later. under the Nazis. almost all Lithuanian Jews were executed. And. once again. after the war and "liberation" by the Soviet Union. there were more deportationsat least 300.000 were forced to leave their homeland. Despite these horrible violations of her sovereignty. the people of Lithuania have retained a national consciousness that has defied the yoke of Soviet repression. Their dream of selfdetermination and statehood remains strong. and I am hopeful that actions such as those taken in the House today. furthers that goal.
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