Jewry had been scattered throughout history. but the community of nations had laid the foundations for a national home for Jews. The Soviet Union had lent its approval to this and should now cooperate in its implementation. Large numbers of Jews had emigrated in the last few years. but this change of attitude on the part of the Soviet authorities was not a matter of course. However. it was important to stress that the number of Jews who wished to emigrate was far greater than the number of those who had received permission to do so. He appealed to the USSR to show generosity in line with their world position. It was ridiculous to assume that this could harm their interests: on the contrary. in most countries this would be taken as proof of their readiness to help the process of d6tente. It was a moral obligation. Only 120 out of the 82.000 Jews emigrating in the last 2 years wished to go back to the USSR. This proved that Israel was able to offer a new home to the emigrants and it should encourage the Council of Europes support of their right to return. The PREsIDENr called on Mr. Archer.
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