Romania for the purpose of reviewing our bilateral relations with that socialist country. It is my hope that Mr. Vance will use this opportunity to remind the Romanian Government of its latest commitment to allow free emigration. Just 4 months ago this body voted to extend mostfavorednation status to Romania based on a series of secret assurances given by that government to the Bnai Brith. While details of those assurances are not widely known. my information leads me to believe that there has not been a significant change in the Romanian Governments attitude toward eliminating emigration barriers. There has not been a significant increase in the number of people leaving Romania. I have made available to the Romanian Government and Secretary Vance an extensive list of individuals desiring to emigrate. To date. I must report that only 19 cases out of approximately 250 cases have thus far resulted in actual emigration to either the United States or Israel. Some of these cases are well known and have been pending for many long years. In addition. I have written to Secretary Vance and have asked him to inquire as to the Romanian Governments commitment to free emigration and whether it intends to live up to its latest assurances. We can ill afford to lose this opportunity to help those individuals who desire to emigrate. Thank you. Mr.
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