The year 1979 has. in fact. been an important milestone for Eastern Europe: The visit of Pope John Paul II to Poland had an uplifting effect on the human spiritnot only in that country but beyond its borders and around the world. I have already commented at some length about that historic visit and have specifically commended both the Vatican and the Government of Poland for the restraint which was generally exhibited on both sidesthus insuring its overall success. I should also mention at this time that Polish authorities have recently made important concessions in easing restrictions on emigration in specific cases. These are welcome gestures. indeed. and should contribute toward a more stable and positive relationship between Poland and the United States. At the same time. it should be noted that ominous. darker clouds have recently appeared on the horizons of Czechoslovakia. where a renewed campaign against socalled dissidents appears to be in the offing.
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