The Roman Catholic Church. which has no access to domestic mass media in the Soviet orbit. has vital stakes in supporting the Radios. You have an influential ally in Pope John Paul II. who has been a regular listener to your programs in Poland since the early fifties. when he was a young and unknown priest. Jews in the Soviet Union remain subjected to discrimination. violation of their religious freedom and their right to emigrate. Jewish organizations in this country have also legitimate interest in supporting your broadcasts. However. let me tell you frankly that until this conference was called. many of us were under the impression that you prefer to keep us at arms length.
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