Chairman. I support the amendment to title IV of the Trade Reform Act of 1973. It is urgent that the full Freedom of Emigration Amendment. most specifically. a prohibition on the granting of U.S. Government credits and credit guarantees. be adopted at this time. While pleased that the Ways and Means Committee has included language in this bill denying mostfavorednation status to nonmarket economy countries which deny their citizens the right to emigrate freely. I feel this was not enough. The denial of loans. credits. and guarantees to these nations is the heart of the economic issue here. Despite repeated protests to the contrary from Soviet officials. it is quite clear to us that harassment of Jewish citizens continues. and without letup. Those applying for exit visas continue to be denied permission on arbitrary groundsor no grounds whatsoever. they simply face repeated delays or lack of any official response to inquiries on their behalf. I believe strongly. Mr.
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