That problem is the persecution in the Soviet Union of Soviet citizens of the Jewish faith. This persecution is not a new policy. it is perhaps as old as the Russian nation itself. It has. however. reached a new level of refinement In the recent imposition of excessive exit visa taxes upon all who wish to leave that persecution behind them. Mr. President. on September 27 I joined with the distinguished Senator from Washington and eight other Senators in sponsoring an amendment to S. 2620. the EastWest. Trade Relations Act. By the time that amendment was offered on October 4. 72 other Senators had joined in cosponsorship. On that same day. the Washington Star published a story on negotiations for future United StatesSoviet trade agreements which indicated that the Russians were retreating from their oppressive position on this head tax matter. I think. Mr.
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