Mr. Speaker. earlier this month. I had the privilege of participating in an experience which I wish every American could have. In a trip to the Soviet Union. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with 17 Soviet Jews who are undergoing the cruelest sort of persecution. abuse. and harassment because they seek to emigrate to Israel. They are being denied this basic human right in violation of solemn international agreements entered into by the Government of the U.S.S.R. Yet. despite the persecution. they continue to seek the religious freedom they are denied. My conversations with these courageous men and women were a highly moving experience.
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