Through the ages. their defiance has symbolized the continuing struggle to live as a free people by a people denied Its basic human rights and liberty. This year thousands of Jews still remain in the Soviet Union against their will. Although last year a record number of Jews were allowed to emigrate. we are. now. witnessing a sharp decrease in emigration. reflecting new restrictive emigration policies by the Soviet officials. A new wave of refusals is sweeping the Soviet Union. Jewish emigration from various cities. especially in the Ukraine. has virtually come to a standstill. Soviet Jews are fearful that the clampdown on Jewish emigration Is an ominous portent of future oppressive measures. We remain heartened by the strength and courage shown by those struggling to emigrate. Their spirit is strongthough each day is filled with fear. it is also filled with hope. The American people--Jews and nonJewsmust also demonstrate courage and resolve and show that we are still united with Jews in the USSR in their struggle. Now. more than ever. we reaffirm our solidarity with Soviet Jews and speak out against the new emigration restrictions. the Jews languishing in prisons and labor camps. the stepup of harassment against Jewish activists and the increase in antiSemitic literature. This is the only way we can help them. It is the only way to give them continued hope so they can achieve their dream of reuniting with friends and family as part of the Jewish people.*
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