Senator JACKSON was a leading spokesman for all that is best in Americas traditions and beliefs in individual rights and justice and freedom. During his tenure on the Armed Services Committee. he was an outspoken advocate of a strong defense and an assertive foreign policy. His deep commitment to the cause of human rights engendered the birth of the JacksonVanik amendment. to promote freedom of emigration from the Soviet Union. The historic Jackson amendment to the SALT I accords charted and remains a seminal tenet in U.S. arms control policy. Most recently. his sponsorship of a bipartisan commission on Central America has focused national attention on Americas vital interests in that region.
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