Speaker. during his 10 years in the House of Representatives. CLARENCE D. LONG has worked to strengthen Israel by supporting programs to improve agricultural and industrial development. to keep Israel strong militarily. and to aid the emigration of Soviet Jews to Israel. As a member of the Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committeewhich initiates congressional action on U.S. foreign aid programsDr. LONG has introduced and supported programs to aid Israeli educational institutions. including the Weismann Institute and the Feinberg Graduate School of Hebrew University. medical centers. such as the HadassahHebrew University Medical Center. and homes for the aged. such as ZichronYaakov. In addition. the Maryland Representative has worked for the passage of legislation to express the sense of Congress with respect to peace in the Middle East. to urge the President to intercede with Soviet leaders to obtain better living conditions for Soviet Jewry. and to allow Soviet Jews to emigrate freely to Israel or to any other nation of their choice. In 1967 and 1971. Dr.
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