Government. a charge denied by American officials. After a trial that provoked outrage in my heart and in the hearts of many of my colleagues and indeed of most of the Western world. he was sentenced to 13 years in prison. He had committed no crime. he was imprisoned for wanting to emigrate to Israel. and for monitoring the Soviet Unions compliance with the Helsinki accords. one of its own treaty obligations. In the past 3 years. Shcharanskys health has deteriorated to the point where he suffers greatly from headaches. loss of vision. high fever. and other symptoms indicating a serious condition that requires medical attention.
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