It Is to the Russian official a mere worthless paper. Though this condition has existed ever since our first treaty with Russia. our protests have gone unheeded. and America has suffered the humiliation which Russia has seen fit to place upon us when she refuses recognition to the passport of our citizen who bears it. Let it be understood clearly that this bigoted restriction placed upon the entry into Russia of Israelites applies equally to native and naturalized citizens of this country. The refusal to recognize our passport when borne by a JewishAmerican citizen is based on the fact that he is a Jew. That fact alone. however reputable he may be. makes him odious In the eyes of the Russian. and forthwith the passport bearing our seal of state counts for nothing.
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