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Reference is made to the Secretary of State’s circular diplomatic note dated July, 3, 2019, which incorrectly stated that Poland deposited its instrument of ratification of the Protocol on July 2, 2019.  The Chiefs of Mission are informed that the correct date of Poland’s deposit is July 1, 2019.

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The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future