I and a delegation of our fellow Members returned from a trip to the Soviet Union. At that time. I felt hopeful that our visit represented a small breakthrough in United StatesSoviet relations and that. perhaps. the easing of tensions would soon be reflected in improved emigration statistics. Secretary Shultz announced intention to discuss Soviet Jewry at the Madrid Conference. again. gave us reason to hope. But today. in the wake of the criminal downing of the Korean jetliner. things are dismal for those wishing to leave the Soviet Union. Although emigration numbers for September are roughly the same as Augusts. a discouragingly low 135 people. the deterioration of relations between our nations will be keenly felt by the refuseniks. It is my fear. Mr.
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