I cannot duly emphasize the emotional strains a refusenik family must bear in face of constant harassment and social ostracism. The letter also conveys a sense of underlying fear for Victor. as he must find a job sometime this month or face arrest for parasitism. In addition. the Brailovskys latest application for visas has been denied due to a mere technicality. This comes as very disturbing news. for it portrays a government bent on complicating the familys attempt to leave on any grounds. Such a policy of restrictive emigration and active discrimination must not go unchallenged. While I appeal for Victor Brailovsky and his family. I am also speaking for the hundreds of thousands who yearn to leave the Soviet Union. As long as the voices of these brave men and women are silenced to the outside world. we in Congress must work even harder to improve their situation in the Soviet Union. and prospects for emigration. The congressional show of support in this years Call to Conscience Vigil exemplifies the great concern we in Congress have for the worsening situation in the Soviet Union. Our coordinated efforts will ensure that the Soviet leadership never underestimates the resolve of the American people to work for freedom in all countries.
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