It has been emotional and frustrating. for when we put the time and effort into making a plea for the release of these prisoners. and continuously our pleas are ignored. how can we help but be frustrated. The program has also been gratifying. In a few cases our efforts have finally been recognized. the prisoners released and reunited with their loved ones. But this gratification is entirely too rare. Considering the letters written. the resolutions signed and the numerous statements made by this Congress. it is simply criminal that the Soviet authorities continue to refuse these people their exit visas. Such an obvious violation of human rights is a slap in the face of a country dedicated to the rights of all people. The case histories of the prisoners are appalling.