I rise in support of Senate Joint Resolution 272 designating tomorrow March 21. 1986. as "Afghanistan Day." The people of Afghanistan observe March 21 as the start of their new year and it serves as a symbol of the nations rebirth. It is. therefore. appropriate that we designate tomorrow to commemorate the struggle of the Afghan people against the brutal occupation of their country by Soviet forces. In January. while on a factfinding mission to Pakistan. I again met with Afghan refugees and freedom fighters. the Mujahideen. Their courage and determination to remove illegal Soviet occupation forces continues to impress and amaze me. For more than 6 years the MuJahideen have struggled against great odds to liberate their homeland from the puppet regime installed and maintained by the Soviet Red army.
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