[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2339-S2340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise to honor the 78th anniversary 
of Lithuania's independence in 1918. This should be a time for 
remembrance and renewal. It evokes memories of great sadness and also 
great joy. The long night of Soviet domination and occupation has given 
way to a new beginning for the Lithuanian people. It is heartening to 
the world to see that Lithuania's strong and vibrant culture has 
survived the many years of Soviet control.
  Lithuania showed its commitment to joining the free world when it was 
the first country from the former Soviet Union to formally join the 
Partnership for Peace in 1994. The faith and courage of the Lithuanian 
people and the undying efforts and support for Lithuanian independence 
of Lithuanian-Americans has the respect and admiration of

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peace-loving people throughout the world. I know that my Senate 
colleagues join me in honoring Lithuania's independence.

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