I would like to emphasize. Mr. Speaker. that this is merely a brief history of Viktors continual oppression by the Soviet state since the day he expressed his desire to emigrate. Added to the official mistreatment are the social ostracism. employment blacklisting. repeated searching of his home. and other forms of harassment that refuseniks must endure from one day to the next. These factors exacerbate the emotional as well as physical strain a refusenik family must bear. Additionally. while serving his sentence. Viktor did not receive treatment for his liver ailment resulting in the considerable deterioration of his health. We all must. in light of these worsening circumstances. continue to protest against the mistreatment of Soviet Jews and work even harder to improve their situation in the Soviet Union and their prospects for emigration. Congress has in recent years and months intensified its efforts but we cannot do so alone. This administration continues to refuse to open a dialog with the Soviets on the major issues such as nuclear disarmament.
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