Mr. Speaker. I rise today to voice my concern for a remarkable woman and dear personal friend. Ida Nudel. While it has been over 11 years since Ida Nudel made her first request for an exit visa to leave the Soviet Union. now is a particularly important time for all freedom loving people to express their solidarity with her brave and courageous efforts to advance the cause of human liberty. Following her release from a 4year harsh and bitter exile in a remote area of Siberia. Nudel sought. in March. to return to her native Moscow. In June. she was denied this permission and was forced to leave.