Despite exposure for 40 years to the unrelenting psychological and political pressure of the Russian colossus and despite being denied the opportunity for cultural selfexpression. the Jews in the Soviet have not denied their lineage with the West. In the eyes of the Communist dictators this is unforgivable. They refuse to grant to the Jews rights of other minorities and they are obviously not prepared to grant them an extraterritorial national status. The only alternative to this grim picture is to allow emigration to those who wish to leave. Dr. Schechtman has explained the problem with clarity and compassion. I am happy to have his address brought to the attention of the Nation so that more of us will be made aware of the plight of these unhappy millions in that wretched land. and. that we remain alerted to their needsconscious that we will not forget them as long as tyranny and fear darken the face of Communist Russia.
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