But about 19.000 still remain in Ethiopia. many of whom want to relocate in Israel. Mr. President. this resolution helps to promote the movement by calling on the President to urge the appropriate governments to allow open emigration. This is a case where there is a host country that has opened its doors to a body of people who want to walk through it. They want only what is guaranteed by internationally recognized human rights agreementsthe freedom to emigrate. I am pleased that this legislation was approved and hope that this action will be followed by many other constructive actions to help the troubled Ethiopian Jews. I am also grateful to Leslie Powell. formerly a member of my staff. who has worked so brilliantly to alleviate the plight of Ethiopian Jews. as she has on so many other matters.*
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