I have seen a recalcitrant regime overthrown in a velvet revolution. In each case. the results are clear: both countries have held free and fair elections at the local and national level. their newly installed govemments have passed legislation aimed at substantially restructuring their economies and political systems. In conformity with the CSCE Bonn and Copenhagen Documents. and both countries have guaranteed the freedom of emigration required under the JacksonVanlk amendment. These changes are the source of tremendous inspiration to me for many reasons. but for two reasons In particular. First. they Illustrate the ability of people to rise above Irmmense. seemingly unbeatable oppressionand that gives me hope for many other regions of the world. where oppression continues unabated.
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