Mr. Speaker. the Helsinki Review Conference in Madrid is soon to close. Violation after violation of its basic human rights provisions by the Soviet Union have already been detailed at the 35nation Conference. Since the Conference began. the Soviets have repeated beatings. denials of immigration rights. jailings. and placing of dissidents in mental institutions. among many other violations. Though it cannot now be determined when the Review Conference will finally adjourn. presumably that will occur later this summer. Then what? Mr. Speaker. I believe the Congress has an ongoing responsibility to put pressure upon the Soviets to live up to the terms of the accord. particularly in view of the very substantial benefits it has received under the Helsinki Final Act.
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