The fees are so high that the Russian Jews are unable to depart the country. They range from $5.000 to $37.000. far in excess of the earnings and savings of almost all residents in Russia. Because they cannot pay the high cost of emigration. they. in effect. are being held prisoner. . Considering the hue and cry which hs gone out this last yearI add proudly that this Conuress has added measurably to those complaintsthe imposition of these- fees is tantamount to Russian demanding a ransom for Jews desiring to emigrate. This is strictly contrary to article 13 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights which Russia has agreed to and which would allow people to move to nations of their choice. There is no wonder that Jews wish to leave Russia because they have been persecuted for years.
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