Goldfarb has been a leading scientist in the field of molecular genetics. but his work has not involved any militaryrelated research and in fact. has not required a security clearance. Yet Mr. Goldfarbs application has been denied for "reasons of state." The American public is increasingly concerned at the declining numbers of Soviet Jews allowed to emigrate. Restrictions on emigration rights are particularly hard to understand in light of reports that Soviet Jews are subJected to increasing harassment and intimidation at the hands of state officials. The people of both the Soviet Union and the United States share a desire for peace. Yet it will be difficult to rebuild a relationship of trust and cooperation so long as individuals like David Ooldfarb are denied what should be a basic right for all citizens. regardless of nationalitythe right to emigrate freely to a country of ones choice. I have written the following letter to the Soviet President. Leonid Brezhnev. and asked that he allow David Goldfarb to emigrate to Israel. The courage displayed by David Goldfarb and thousands of fellow Jews who have persisted in their struggle for freedom has helped to reawaken Americans to values that we sometimes take for granted. I hope that my involvement on Mr.
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