I call now. as I have called many times on behalf of Soviet Jews. for a greater awareness of the plight of Jewish minorities. Syrian Jews ask only to live in their Judaic tradition. to speak and read Hebrew and to join others of their faith in the United States and other countries. A relaxation by Syria of its strict emigration policy would be an important. yet minimal. gesture by that country of its desire to cooperate with other nations In resolving the serious problems of that region. I have requested Secretary Kissinger to urge the Syrian Government. during his coming talks in Damascus. to express the concern of the American people over the treatment of Syrian Jews and to urge the government of that nation to grant Its Jewish citizens the simple but basic right of emigration.
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