Mr. Speaker. as a proud descendant of Lithuanian immigrants. it is my honor to pay tribute to this day in Lithuanian history. On this day eight years ago. a 51year foreign occupation of the country as a result of the NaziSoviet Pact ended. allowing for the establishment of a new democratic state. The people of Lithuania endured many years of imposed communist dictatorship and cultural genocide while trying to accomplish their strive to independence. During this time. they engaged in nonviolent movement in support of their cause for change politically and socially. Working faithfully towards democracy through protest and perseverance. the people of Lithuania held their first democratic elections in Lithuania in more than half a century in 1990restoring their independence on this day eight years ago.
Keywords matched
immigrants