[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 96 (Thursday, July 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  CELEBRATION OF CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 1994

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize this week, July 17-23, 
as the 35th Anniversary of Captive Nations Week.
  Once again, we celebrate the anniversary of President Eisenhower's 
proclamation that our country and its citizens value democracy, 
freedom, and national self-determination. This week represents the 
importance we place on these principles and sends a strong message to 
countries that remain captive of suppressive governments.
  Captive Nations Week was first commemorated in 1959, but remains 
relevant to our geopolitical interests today as well as our Nation's 
security in the future. Foreign powers who do not respect the basic 
liberties of their people must come to realize that this country 
intends to achieve real stability in our international community. This 
stability requires placing value in human rights, free market economies 
and political freedom.
  This week we are reminded that the freedoms we take for granted are 
still being sought by the peoples of the remaining captive nations 
under communist party dictatorship. As an Advisory Committee supporter 
of Captive Nations Week, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
this very important commemoration.

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