Res. 398) was introduced by the Honorable RAYMOND J. McGRATH. along with numerous other colleagues of this body. It is directed toward the plight of two Soviet citizens whose crime was the desire to emigrate. When they attempted to exercise their basic human right to leave the Soviet Union. Alexsei Murzhenko and Yuri Fiodorov were imprisoned 10 years ago. During the intervening period. the Soviets have abused them which has resulted in severe health maladies. House Resolution 398 urges the Soviets to release them from prison and expedite their request to emigrate. Mr. Speaker. the Soviets callous disregard of human rights is deplorable.
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