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 PUBLIC LAW 101-309—JUNE 18, 1990 104 STAT. 265 Baltic peoples for independence from foreign domination and oppression, as guaranteed by Principle Eight of the Helsinki Accords, to which the Soviet Union is a signatory; (3) June 14, 1990, the anniversary of the first mass deportation of the Baltic peoples from their homelands in 1941, is designated as "Baltic Freedom Day", as a symbol of the solidarity of the people of the United States with the aspirations of the captive Baltic people; and (4) the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Baltic Freedom Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and to submit to the Congress within 60 days a statement articulating specific actions the United States Government is taking, in fulfillment of the intent of the nonrecognition principle to— (A) support the peaceful restoration of the independence of the Baltic States; and (B) to encourage Soviet support for a peaceful transition to independence and democracy in the Baltic States. Approved June 18, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 251: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. June 12, considered and passed House.

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