Sakharov. who has recently been the subject of official Soviet harassment for his outspoken attitude on human rights in Russia. importunes us to maintain our support for the JacksonVanik amendment. He says what all of us know. but few of us can admit: That "quiet diplomacy" is hopeless to help the vast number of Russians. Jewish and otherwise. who seek the basic human right of free emigration. We dare not be in such a rush to reach a state of detente with the Soviet Union that we sacrifice all the highest principles of this Nation. The United States of America made a commitment almost 200 years ago to certain basic human rights. and. while we have at times strayed from the path of strict observance. these principles are still with us. still part of our law.
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