In April 1980. Dr. Brailovsky was again arrested. in connection with his publication of "Jews in the U.S.S.R." Kept under investigation and continually harassed. he nonetheless felt compelled to join the November appeal to the conscience of the Soviet leadership to allow him and his family to emigrate. For his wish of freedom. Dr. Brailovsky now may face the same dark fate that others such as Anatoly Shcharansky have suffered. After several years of apparent conciliation and cooperation in the emigration of Soviet Jews. the Soviet authorities have begun to shut the doors to freedom for many Soviet Jews who simply wish to join the rest of their families outside the Soviet Union. I believe we must take strong action to indicate our displeasure at this latest plan to prevent emigration. The case of Dr. Brailovsky presents an excellent opportunity for the new Reagan administration to indicate its support of the Soviet Jewish movement and to initiate contacts with Soviet authorities to urge renewed positive action on requests for exit visas. Mr. Speaker.
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