Ida. affectionately known as the "Guardian Angel" for her activities on behalf of Soviet Jewish Prisoners of Conscience. was charged and convicted in June 1978 of "malicious hooliganism" and sentenced to 4 years of internal exile. Although Ida Nudel has returned from her 4year exile in Siberia. the Soviet Union continues to harass and intimidate her in hopes that she will surrender her tireless campaign for the rights of Soviet Jews. The Soviet authorities have denied her legal residence in Moscow and Riga. and she remains homeless. but still committed to securing a visa to Israel. Today. Ida Nudel needs our help. Although she has been released from internal exile. her dream to emigrate to Israel is unfortunately. still a dream. Our efforts in the past have accomplished a great deal. as Ida Nudels release points out. But we must not stop short of our goal of freedom for this brave woman. Soviet officials must know that we are very aware of the difference between appeasement and justice. Ida Nudels struggle continues as long as she is denied the right to emigrate to Israel and is at the mercy of Soviet officials. We. as Members of Congress. must continue to actively fight for her freedom. The Soviet Unions oppressive tactics should never be tolerated by freethinking people around the world. I therefore urge the Soviet Union to grant this true champion of liberty an exit visa. Ida. we are with you all the way. You have continued the fight.
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