I am pleased to have joined some of my colleagues in condemning this evil organization. Soviet authorities. however. have not been satisfied with these attempts to isolate the Jewish community. They have virtually closed their border to Jewish emigration. Jewish emigration last year was at its lowest level since 1970. 2.688 persons. And there is every indication that the emigration levels will be just as low this year. The results of these actions include emotional and psychological anguish for Soviet Jews who are dissatisfied with life in the Soviet Union and would like to start a new life elsewhere. I believe that these are cruel and barbaric policies. and that the United States must do whatever it can to encourage the Soviet Union to reform its ways. I believe that it is appropriate to renew on this resolution our countrys commitment to help Soviet Jews wishing to emigrate. The cruel and senseless downing of the Korean airliner has served as a reminder to many of us. that the same regime that is responsible for the KAL 007 massacre and the ensuing coverup. is the same regime that is responsible daily for the repression of their own people and especially their Jewish population. Moreover. we have been reminded this week as we honor the memory of our distinguished colleague.
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