Helsinki Commission I am pleased to take part in the congressional fast and prayer vigil for Soviet Jewry. which also marks the fifth anniversary of the trial of Moscow Helsinki Monitor and Jewish rights advocate Anatoly Shcharansky. We have witnessed a deterioration of conditions for Soviet Jews. The plummet in emigration. the continuing suppression of Jewish culture. the increase in harassment of Jewish activists. and. most disquieting. the formation of the notorious AntiZionist Committee. illustrate the ominous character of Mr. Andropovs policy toward Soviet Jewry. The Helsinki Commission shall continue its efforts on behalf of Soviet Jewry and do its part to insure that Anatoly Shcharansky and the many courageous individuals in the Soviet
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