Mr. Speaker. today. the International Day of Concern for Soviet Jews. coincides with the eighth anniversary of the arrest of Anatoly Shcharansky. the most well known of all Soviet refuseniks. and one who symbolizes the inner courage and strength to endure the hardship cast upon all who request the right to emigrate. The issue of Soviet Jewry is no doubt one of which many people tire. There is the ongoing litany of antiSemitic publications and state sponsored antiZionist action. Of late it appears that on every occasion and at every forum. the cases of involved individuals become more severe while emigration statistics become more discouraging. Yet this is exactly the reason why we must continue to call attention to the plight of Soviet Jews. why the efforts must not be stopped. or even slowed. The futures. the very lives of thousands depend upon our action.
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