President. June 27 marks what is perhaps the most important date in the lives of the 16 members of the Vashchenko family. Two days ago. on June 27 of 1983. they arrived in Vienna after having struggled for over 20 years to emigrate from the Soviet Union. Yesterday. they flew to Israel to begin their new lives in their new home. Lydia Vashchenko. the oldest daughter. phoned me yesterday from Tiberius and asked me to extend the familys heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation for the countless hours and endless energy expended by our Government and by the many groups. organizations. and individuals on their behalf.
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