Specifically. the measures mentioned under this category in my resolution inelude an extensive diplomatic offensive. It calls on the President to make use of all diplomatic channels between the White House and the Kremlin. both formal and informal. to discuss this problem with Soviet officials. It also suggests taking the matter up in the appropriate forum in the United Nations. since that body has already accepted emigration as one of mans universal human rights. Another suggestion would be to make use of the U.S. Information Agency in a worldwide program to focus international attention on the Soviets refusal to honor its citizens right to emigrate. Finally. this legislation would direct the President to convey to the Soviet Government the concern with which the American Congress views this matter. It is my belief that Congress must thoroughly reevaluate the desirablity of further conciliatory accords between the Soviet Union and the United States. Such actions on the part of the Soviet Union are directly in contravention of rights held basic to Americas historical development and social conscience. The second level from which the Congress must approach this situation involves powers which it alone can exercise. My resolution puts the rest of the world on notice that the Congress of the United States shall henceforth reserve the right to withhold final action on legislation to extend trade preferences to any nation which continues to deny or restrict the rights of its citizens to emigrate to the countries of their choice. or
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