If this facade of liberalization succeeds in quieting American critics. then hope for Russian freedom will vanish. This demands that all liberals lend their voices now to the outcry against the brutal policies of the Soviet government. They can do so by giving their full support to the JacksonMillsVanik bill to deny the President discretion to establish mostfavorednation trade terms with Russia if it continues to deny its citizens the right to emigrate. Passage of this bill would put the Soviets on notice that Americans will not purchase detente at the price of the liberty of Soviet citizens. Liberals must demonstrate that their respect for the rights of man can stand the test of consistency.
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