This resolution was a statement of support by the House of Representatives for Ida Nudel. who must certainly be considered as one of the bravest of the Soviet "refuseniks." As~a cosponsor of this measure. I would like to take this opportunity to state once again my own support and commendation for this gallant woman and her efforts on behalf of the Soviet Jewish community. Ida Nudel is another unfortunate victim of the fight for religious freedom and the right to emigrate. neither of which are permitted by the Soviet Government. She has been sentenced to 4 years at exile in Siberia and is serving her term as the only woman in a camp of male prisoners who are considered extremely dangerous to society. She suffers from serious medical problemsa heart condition. an ulcer and kidney problemsbut she is allowed no medicine. food. or adequate medical care to treat these conditions. This is her reward for her tireless efforts to maintain contact with other prisoners of conscience and her continuing requests that she be allowed to emigrate to Israel. Now Ida Nudel is sacrificing her own life in support of her belief in freedom. We must not forget these sacrifices and I only wish we could do more to end them.
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