His resolution. which encouraged the people of Lithuania to achieve independence and warned the Soviets that any use of force would have severe repercassions. passed the Senate unanimously. A few months later. Senator Armstrong again championed the cause of Baltic independence when the Senate passed a relief bill which provided emergency medical supplies. and food and water purification supplies to the blockadestarved people of the Baltics. The plight of Chinese nationals seeking asylum in the United States following the Tiananmen Square massacre brought Senator Armstrongs quick action. He sponsored an amendment to help Chinese natinnals fleeing the Communist Governments population control policies of forced abortion. infanticide. and sterilization. While the legislation was ultimately vetoed. the President promised to implement the bill and the Armstrong amendment by regulation.
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