President. I believe that this is most important information. and I know that the Senator from Virginia will discuss. after I have completed my remarks. some of the implications in the information about the Gromyko letter. We do know from past experience that the Soviet Union has placed the most severe restrictions on emigration. and has. in fact. harassed those having the courage to indicate their desire to leave for other countries. I believe that it is important and entirely appropriate. in the light of the statement that has just been issued from Moscow. that we call for positive evidence of a change in Soviet policy liberalizing emigration and doing away with harassment. before there is any extension to the Soviets of the benefits provided for in the trade bill. In an exchange on the floor with the distinguished Senator from Washington
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