But I do not believe that this plnciple of noninterference should be extended to the point where we no longer express our outrage toward a situation that violates basic human rights. This amendment does not coerce the Soviet Union to change its domestic laws. but it does provide an incentive for that government to make changes in its treatment of its Jewish minority by making trade concessions on our part conditional on such changes. If international public opinion is ever going to be effective. it must be attached to such inducements. I hope. therefore. that all Senators will give close and careful consideration to this amendment and join with us in attempting to insure free emigration for Soviet Jews who desire only to live in the land of their choice.
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