It is clear that the Government of the Soviet Union has sought to aggressively crackdown on the cultural life of its Jewish population. The situation has progressively worsened. It is indeed a frightening turn of events when the official view refuses to acknowledge that the issue persiststhat there are Jews who wish to emigrate and Join their families outside of the Soviet Union. It is thus critical that the United States continue to focus on this problem and remain committed to its resolution. Our country is a symbol of freedom and hope for oppressed men and women everywhere. and we must live up to this image. Emigration and human rights issues must remain a top priority among U.S. foreign policy objectives. Americans must be concerned about Soviet treatment of its Jewish population for another reason. Soviet adherence to their existing international commitments involving human rights and freedom of emigration is a key measure of their interest in improving relations with the United States. It is not a coincidence that the recent cooling in United StatesSoviet relations was paralleled by dramatically decreased emigration and increased hostility toward Jewish activities. The plight of the Jews in the Soviet Union is acute. but there is some cause for hope. The new Soviet leadership represents new opportunities.
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