The Presidents historic visit to Moscow in May illustrated a growing spirit of good will between our two nations. one that is being implemented and documented with the recently approved SALT treaty and the interim agreement now before the Senate. It is with considerable regret. therefore. that I must now address an issue that threatens to mar this new spirit of cooperation and lessened tension between our Government and the Government of the Soviet Union. This is the issue of emigration by Soviet Jews to Israel. and especially the recently announced Soviet policy to impose an exorbitant tax of from $5.000 to $25.000 on each educated Soviet Jew desiring to leave for Israel. Mr. President. on August 25.
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