The principles of selfdetermination and the protection of fundamental freedoms of thought. conscience. religion. and belief. as well as support for the freer movement of people. ideas. and information are pivotal elements of the Final Act. Yet. these provisions have been conveniently ignored by the Soviets when it suits them. which lately. has been most of the time. We are witnessing steppedup acts of repression and a marked decrease in the current rate of emigration. despite the internationally recognized right of repatriation espoused by the Helsinki accords and their 35 participating nations. I want to thank my two colleagues on the Ad Hoc Congressional Committee on the Baltic States and the Ukraine. Mr.
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