As a measure of support to the tens of thousands of persons in the U.S. who send parcels to relatives and friends in Russia. and to help relieve the burden of postagewhich can grow rapidly since the Soviets often return packages for no reason. and the return postage must be paid by the senderextending H.R. 4639 to parcels to Russia would be a great help. Clearly. we should do everything possible to encourage people in the United States to send food. clothing. and medicine to the Soviet Union because those items of subsistence are desperately needed. Consider. for example. that many Soviet Jews who apply to emigrate are routinely dismissed from their jobs and must rely on others for basic consumer goods. These packages sent from the United States. then. serve as a vital lifeline to many in the Soviet Union. Further. it is important to note that the Soviet Government is doing everything possible to discourage packages from being sent to their country. particularly if they are mailed to Soviet Jews.
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