Speaker. human rights has long been an issue of concern and a topic of serious discussion in this Chamber. especially in regards to the Soviet Governments oppression of its Jewish citizens. We have heard innumerable accounts of how Soviet authorities have suppressed religious freedom and denied Jewish citizens permission to leave their country freely and to live without fear of harassment. Recently Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff. the highly respected spiritual leader of Temple EmanuE1 in Westfield. N.J.. visited the Soviet Union where he met with several "refuseniks" who are being persecuted by the authorities because of their religion and their desire to emigrate. Rabbi Kroloff has written an interesting account of his experiences in the Soviet Union that I would like to share with my colleagues. The written account follows:
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