I have no doubt that those who hold this view sincerely believe that such a move would be in the best longrange interests of world peace. But I also have no doubt that they are wrong. One argument advanced against the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio to the Trade Reform Act is that it will have no effect on Soviet emigration policy. and that even if it did. we have no business meddling with the "internal" affairs of another nation. This amoral judgment. made without concern for the plight of those who are imprisoned for their beliefs. or those who are sent to "mental institutions" or forced labor camps. because they dare to differ publicly with Soviet policy. saddens me more than it angers me. The economic advantages of new trading arrangements. as I shall explain shortly. are minimal for the United States.
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