Mr. Speaker. today marks the 50th birthday of Ida Nudel. presently being held in the Soviet Union as a "prisoner of conscience" and widely known as the guardian angel of other Soviet Jewish prisoners of conscience. While her story is one of misfortune. her spirit has offered strength to hundreds of others in her position and her achievements have brought relief to many. In May of 1971. Ida Nudel applied for an exit visa to Israel along with her sister Elena. While Elena was allowed to leave for Israel. Ida was denied permission. During the years following the rejection of her applica tion.