Session #98 · 1983–85

Speech #980231340

The Sakharovs have assumed a place of symbolic importance in the international struggle to promote respect for human rights. We must not accept the Soviet Unions silence on the Sakharovs. House Concurrent Resolution 332. sponsored by Representative WIRTH and a number of our colleagues. calls on the Soviet Union to provide the signatories of the Helsinki Final Act with specific information about the whereabouts. health. and legal status of Dr. Andrei Sakharov and his wife. Yelena Bomer. to void all charges against Yelena Bonner and issue her an exit visa so that she may obtain medical care outside the Soviet Union. and to allow them to live in the country of their choice. It is ironic. Mr.
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Classification

Target group
None Specific
Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Humanitarian Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
DON BONKER
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
WA
Gender
M
Date
1984-06-29
Speech ID
980231340
Paragraph
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