Mr. Speaker. I rise today to urge the Soviet authorities to release Ida Nudel and grant her request for an emigration visa. Ida Nudel made her initial application for a visa in May 1971. The request was denied because of state secrets. Shortly thereafter. she began her efforts to care for and support Jewish prisoners who had been jailed for their beliefs. Because of her tireless efforts on their behalf. she has since become known as the Guardian Angel of the Prisoners of Conscience. Unfortunately. this notoriety has not been well received by the KGB. the Soviet Secret Police. On June 1. 1978.
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