I echo the sentiments of Rabbi Joseph Weinberg of the Washington Hebrew Congregation. who shouted across 16th Street: Ida Nudel has become a hostage to the forces of bigotry and oppression .. � (her) voice is silent. but ours are not. On the several occasions throughout my first term as Congressman that I have met with Soviet Ambassador Antoly Dobrynin and members of his staff. I have reiterated my belief that the Soviets adherence to the Helsinki accords. the release of prisoners of conscience. and the sustained emigration of Soviet Jews. are vital steps to helping our two nations build a mutuality of trust and cooperation. which can--even at this low point in our relationsrenew hope for a world )f peace and friendship among mankind. Certainly. this may be the greatest legacy that we can hand down to the next generationthat we raised our voices to champion the meek and needy. that we felt their misfortunes and sorrows as our own: that issues of international economy. energy. aggression. and diplomatic violations never dimmed our belief in the sanctity and inalienable rights of the individual. that to save one lifeaccording to ancient proverbis to save the world. When I met with Mrs. Fridman several months ago. I promised her that I would do whatever is possible to cut short her sisters 4year term in Siberia for the dubious crime of displaying a -banner from her balcony that read: "KGB. give me my visa." As we today speak out on the House floor we are once again joining governments. organizationssuch as Amnesty International and the Congressional Wives on Soviet Jewryreligious groups. and public personalities around the globe dedicated to the cause of the courageous Ida Nudel. Mrs. Fridman reports that the women members of the European Parliament are now sponsoring a resolution asking the Soviet Union to release her sister.
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