Mr. Speaker. distinguished colleagues. and all who read this RECORD. yOU know how painful it is for me to once again bring to your attention the sad and inhumane plight of Soviet "refusenik" Abba Taratuta. Since 1973. when this brave man and his family first applied to emigrate. they have continuously been harassed by Soviet authorities and have had many of their personal belongings confiscated. As you know. Abba Taratuta and his family have been denied their right to emigrate on the grounds of "State Security." Abba Taratuta. my adopted "refusenik". has suffered enough. It is now for too long a period of time that we address the plight of this individual. who. due to his desire to seek happiness. has been refused even the most basic of his rights. As we continue with this years Congressional Call To Conscience Vigil. let us hope that soon in the future he and his family will be allowed to emigrate.o
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