But the message this amendment conveys to the Soviet Union is crystal clear. Twothirds of the U.S. Senate is now on record as opposing the granting of MFN status. credits. credit guarantees. or investment guarantees to any Communist country not now enjoying MFN status as long as such country denies its citizens the right to emigrate or imposes more than a nominal fee for emigration. This measure applies squarely to the Soviet Unions current repressive tactics against its Jewish citizens and the outrageous head tax it has levied on those seeking to emigrate. It is now up to the Soviet Union to decide if it wants American trade concessions. If they do the Soviets will have to stop their trade in people.
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