Mr. Chairman. the amendment which I am offering Is designed to prohibit the use of any of the funds provided by this act to encourage or assist in developing trade and investment in the Soviet Union until the Soviets end their policy of requiring the payment of a "ransom"-exorbitant fees for the freedom of emigration. We all know that these fees are being charged on a selective basis. they are being charged on Soviet Jews who are seeking to leave the Soviet Union andfor the most partto move to Israel. The fees are nearly impossible to meet. These "ransoms" range from 2.000 rubles to as high as 87.000 rubles. or over $25.000.
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