Quote by Jeane Kirkpatrick

Just as the Russians and the Soviets didn't manage to wipe out languages in Lithuania, neither have they managed to wipe out religion to the extent that we had feared.

Just as the Russians and the Soviets didn't manage to wipe o

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This quote suggests that despite the efforts of Russians and Soviets to eradicate languages and religion in Lithuania, both have managed to persist to a greater extent than anticipated. It highlights resilience and resistance, implying that the attempts at suppression were not completely successful. The quote recognizes the strength of Lithuania's linguistic and religious identity, emphasizing that they have endured despite significant challenges posed by external forces.

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