Mr. Speaker. today. June 14. 1984. marks the Second Congressional Fast and Prayer Vigil for Soviet Jewry. I would first like to commend the many people who have given their time and efforts to organize todays events. This date has been chosen in remembrance of the 11 men9 Soviet Jewsdesiring to leave Russia who were arrested at Leningrads Smolnii Airport and charged with attempting to hijack a Soviet aircraft. The trials of these 11 men were intended to set examples for others desiring to emigrate. Nine men were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. Two. both Jews. were sentenced to death.
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