Speech #970157393

With the fine cooperation of the Boulder Conservative Synagogue. the Boulder Council of Churches and Synagogues. and the Commission on International Jewish Affairs. the day was a great success. A letterwriting campaign was organized. and sermons addressing the plight of Professor Meiman were given in places of worship throughout the city. Nohim Meiman. a leading mathematician. has sought an exit visa from the Soviet Union since 1974. The Soviet Government has denied him his right to emigrate on the grounds that he possesses state secrets. This allegation is falseit is a shallow pretext for holding at bay a man who has been tireless in his efforts to broaden academic freedom and human rights in the Soviet Union. The city of Boulder is privileged to have as residents Professor Meimans daughter.