We only have to recall the Leningrad show trials of 1970 and 1971 to understand how strong the religious convictions of the Soviet Jewry are and how cruel the response of the Soviets has been. Mr. Speaker. there may be some who would doubt the effectiveness of this resolution. who would say what is the use. why should we bother. I would hope that none of us here today will fall prey to such pessimism. The record shows that world public opinion has in the past had a great effect on the internal policy of the Soviet Union. Since those infamous Leningrad trials 2 years ago. we have witnessed an unprecedented increase in the number of emmigration visas given to Jews. Therefore. Mr.