Soviet troops forcibly seized communications systems. a printing plant. a television tower. and government buildings. This belligerant act was a total departure from Mr. Gorbachevs highly proclaimed and muchpublicized ideals of perestroika and glasnost. which are the foundation of our improved United StatesSoviet relationship. As a result. at least 140 Lithuanians were wounded and at least 15 lost their lives. some of whom were crushed by tanks. Although the attention of the world now centers on the plight of the Kurdish and Shiite refugees in Iraq. Turkey. and Iron. it is time to support the principle of popular sovereignty. and act on behalf of oar friends in the Baltic States. The people of Lithuania.
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