p I extend my warmest congratulations to our Ukrainian brothers on the 40th anniversary of Soviet power in the Ukraine.

p In the years of Soviet power my kinsmen, the people of the Ukraine, one of the most gifted and, in the past, one of the 118 most long-suffering people, pushed forward its economy, science and art with might and main. How many wonderful names in all fields of knowledge and crafts have been produced by the Ukraine for the glory of our country, and how many more will come to the fore from her inexhaustible sources!

p From the bottom of my heart I wish every success to my beloved Ukraine and her wonderful sons and daughters!

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