Irinas plight only serves to underscore the urgency for the rest of the world to continue to act on behalf of the Jews in the Soviet Union. In particular. it is our duty as Americans to speak out against Soviet policies which deny their citizens the fundamental human right to live in accordance with ones chosen heritage. As we seek ways to reduce tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union and to bridge the barriers of mistrust now separating our two nations. we must also continue to press for reforms in Soviet emigration and human rights policies. stressing their importance in all relevant forums including the U.N. Commission on Human Rights. We cannot back away from this challenge.
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