Prepared Floor Remarks by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
On Lithuanian Restoration of Independence Day
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Thirty years ago today, the freely elected parliament of Lithuania declared the restoration of that country’s independence.
Lithuania’s brave actions began the breakup of the Soviet Union, something all freedom-loving people should celebrate.
The modern Republic of Lithuania is 102 years old as of last month, and the United States has maintained continuous diplomatic relations with Lithuania since 1922, but these last 30 years since the return of freedom have seen the partnership between our two countries has been stronger than ever.
Lithuania is a close U.S. ally and a beacon of Western values on the front lines of freedom.
I thank Lithuania for its friendship, for its important contributions to the NATO alliance and for its vocal defense of our shared values.
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