Janna. displayed great stoicism while recounting her husbands abduction several months ago by the KGB and his placement in the army performing ardous physical labor in a camp in Siberia. despite ill health. Fearful of recriminations by the authorities for close association with the Levich family. relatives of Tania Levich failed to notify her of her sisters death because they did not want her to come to the cemetery for the funeral where she would be publicly seen with others in the family. "The JacksOn Amendment is very important to us." Prof. Levich said. referring to a measure pending in Congress which would deny "most favored nation" trade status to the USSR unless It honors a free emigration policy. Professor Levich passionately stated: "If the United States grants the Soviets economic benefits without insisting upon basic human justice and freedomthe right to emigrate. which is guaranteed by the United Nations Declaration of Human Rightsthen my family and thousands like us are doomed. Emigration will cease. the Education Tax will be reimposed. scores will be Imprisoned. and the level of persecution and harassment will be brought to new heights." Levich expressed gratitude for all that Americans have done for Soviet Jewry. but also stressed that much is yet to be achieved. All of the activists pointed to Americas increased leverage now that Russia needs our wheat and other goods. and because the Soviets must develop a friendlier posture toward the U.S. in light of their increasingly hostile relations with China. When I speak to groups here at home.
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