I am fully aware that the Soviet Government is unlikely to permit such a large number of Jews to leave the Soviet Union and that most of those who could leave would prefer to go to Israel. Nevertheless. I feel it is extremely important that the United States show its willingness to accept those Jews who wish to come here and are permitted to leave. My view is reinforced by the favorable effect such a gesture by the United States would have on Soviet and world opinion. We have already opened our doors to more than 30.000 Hungarian refugees and 565.000 Cubans. We should do no less for the victims of Soviet persecution. A list of cosponsors of my bill follows: 1.
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