Mr. Speaker. many of my colleagues and I are gathering on the Capitol steps to symbolize our solidarity with the Soviet Jewry movement. In addition we are fasting to draw attention to the plight of Soviet Jewry and others who wish to emigrate. We send an important message to the Kremlin. that we will persist to bring human rights violations to their attention until the abuses and harassments of Soviet Jews are terminated and Soviet Jews wishing to emigrate are allowed to do so. I. along with many of my colleagues. have relentlessly sent constant and consistent messages to Soviet officials expressing our chagrin in their handling of human rights. Soviet Jewish emigration has declined significantly. Not since 1979 have the gates been let open to allow Soviet Jews the freedom to emigrate in large numbers. In recent years. Soviet Jews have been subjected to harassment. intimidation. and other abuses. Soviet officials have increased their attacks against Jews and Jewish heritage. Our perseverence has riveted the eyes of the world to each denial of emigration and the international outcry has made a sizable impression on the Soviet Union. And yet. our work is not completed. We must continue to denounce the Soviet Unions disregard for and denial of human rights.
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