The Congressmen wrote that the creation of the International Research Commission is an important step forward for Estonia as a thriving nation. It is one of the most vital responsibilities of a democratic state to bring the sins and sufferings of the past times into open debate.
Members of the US Congress were hopeful that justice would be done for the Jewish Estonians and thousands of Estonian citizens deported by the occupants or murdered in their prison camps.
The Congressmen recalled the ''Charter of Partnership'' concluded between the United States and the Baltic States this year that marked a clear path for the future of US-Estonia relations. The initiative to create the International Research Commission clearly indicates the commitment of the Estonian people to safeguard democracy, human rights and peace between the nations of Europe and around the world. Congressmen Lantos, Porter, Gilman and Lewis assured President Meri that this positive step would not be forgotten as the bilateral relationship between our states develops further.
Members of the US Congress were hopeful that justice would be done for the Jewish Estonians and thousands of Estonian citizens deported by the occupants or murdered in their prison camps.
The Congressmen recalled the ''Charter of Partnership'' concluded between the United States and the Baltic States this year that marked a clear path for the future of US-Estonia relations. The initiative to create the International Research Commission clearly indicates the commitment of the Estonian people to safeguard democracy, human rights and peace between the nations of Europe and around the world. Congressmen Lantos, Porter, Gilman and Lewis assured President Meri that this positive step would not be forgotten as the bilateral relationship between our states develops further.
