Mr. Speaker. a most disturbing development in the struggle of the Jews of Russia for freedom was brought to light yesterday in Moscow. The Soviet authorities have established a new system of exit fees. ranging from $5.000 to $25.000 for educated Jews who wish to emigrate to Israel. It Is quite clear that more Jewish intellectuals and technicians have been applying for exit visas lately. They have traditionally been harassed upon application for permission to emigrate. but this highly punitive measure is an unconscionable step. The new system of graduated feesthe higher the level of education. the more expensive it is to leave the countrycannot be justified. It is a clear attempt to discourage the highly qualified scientists and other intellectuals from applying for visas. if not eliminate the feasibility of their leaving altogether. I urge my colleagues to make note of this as reported in the New York Times. August 17: SOVIET JEWS SAY Exrr FEE Is RISING FOR
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