The Soviets appear to believe they are somehow punishing the United States for its hardline policies. Moscow maintains Washingtons tough talk rhetoric has seriously harmed United StatesSoviet relations. In reaction to the current EastWest chill. the Soviets have frozen shut emigrations door. Today I believe we must make the Soviet Union understand we will never forget Soviet Jewry and that a relaxation of emigration restrictions would send a promising signal. We must never unnecessarily escalate tensions with our principal adversaryfor such escalation affects the very lives of those forcibly contained within Soviet borders. I believe Solidarity Sunday helps to bring the difficulties of Soviet Jewry to the forefront of national and world attention.
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