Mr. Speaker. I rise today in an effort to improve emigration for Soviet dissidents and refuseniks. Countless Soviet Jews are victims of the oppressive Soviet system. As soon as they file an application for an exit visa to emigrate to Israel. almost as a rule. they are immediately fired from their jobs. Without jobs and a source of income to support themselves. the Soviets arrest them on charges of "parasitism." Once charged. it is impossible to be granted an exit visa. Forced into the role of outcast in society. they become victims of harassment. persecution. and physical and mental abuse. This is an intolerable situation that we. as Americans who deeply value human rights. must not let go unnoticed and uncensured.
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