I Just want to say this resolution which I successfully amended in committee really does put into focus. into the limelight. the plight of the Siberian Seven. As many of us know. for over 20 years the Vashchenkos have been trying to leave the Soviet Union. a right that the Soviet is purport to guarantee to all their people by their signing of international documents like the Helsinki Final Act. I think it is significant. Mr. Speaker. that even their own constitution. which was ratified in 1977. guarantees the right of Soviet citizens to emigrate. Resolu. tions like this one today. then. and a similar resolution I introduced simply ask the Soviets to live up to their word. Mr.
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