Mr. Speaker. one of our two countries must make a bold move to put negotiations back on track. The time has come for the Soviets to make a conciliatory gesture. and what better way for them to do so than to demonstrate a new regard for human rights by opening up the gates of emigration. Although the 269 human lives so senselessly lost can never be replaced. the Soviets now have an opportunity to grant a new life of freedom to thousands of refuseniks and Prisoners of Conscience. Let us hope that the Soviets will seize this opportunity for atonement and will demonstrate a desire to work toward improved relations with us and our allies.
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