Mr. Speaker. this tragic imprisonment and inhumane treatment of Shcharansky are representative of the Communists callous attitude toward Jews in the Soviet Union. But. despite a dismal life of tyranny and oppression at the hands of the Soviets. his jailors have been unable to crush either Anatoly Shcharanskys spirit or his desire to practice his religion and emigrate to Israel. Because he has remained steadfast to his ideals under the most tormenting circumstances. Anatoly Shcharansky has become a symbol of strength and a source of inspiration for hundreds of thousands of Jews in the Soviet Union. and indeed for all those throughout the world trying to escape the yoke of Communist oppression. At this point in the RcoRD. I would like to include an article which appeared in the March 1984 edition of the Jewish Monthly. published by Bna Brith. that outlines the repressive actions of the Soviets against the Jews. and calls upon all freedomloving people to work toward better treatment of Jews living in the Soviet Union. and toward an immediate increase in the number of Jews who are allowed to emigrate to Israel.
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