In the wake of the Munich massacre and in the midst of the Jewish high holy days. the plight of the Russian Jewry is evermore poignant and deplorable. For in this case thousands of people. longing for the milk and honey promise of life in Israel. are hostages of an inhuman bureaucratic policy which is incompatible with the principles of human decency. I know that the Soviet Union is not insensitive to world opinion. and. with their Government anxious to receive favored trade status from the United States. it is the responsibility of Congress to raise its voice at full volume in repudiating the Soviet emigration policies. We must remind Russia that if such prejudicial actions are implemented. they will not be forgotten when it is time for Congress to consider those trade policies in which the Soviet Union has a vital stake.
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