In response. President Landsbergis issued an appeal for international support. He has done this over and over again. In addition. Mr. Gorbachev himself told KGB border troops to reinforce the borders and told officials to reduce the number of visas issued to foreigners. I hope it is not too late for the United States to give the Government of the Republic of Lithuania the support it so desperately needs and deserves. Last week the President of Lithuania pleaded with the nations of the free world to extend recognition to his country. not Just relations or normalization. but official. formal recognition.