Kim was released following completion of his 1year labor camp sentence on March 27. 1982. He returned immediately to his former Kiev residence and in June 1982 was again refused permission to leave. Courageously. Kim continues to work toward receiving an exit visa. I would like Kims birthday to serve as a reminder to my colleagues. and to the many people across this Nation. of the need to focus our attention on the plight of the Jewish community in the Soviet Union. and to demand that justice prevail. Only when he is allowed to be reunited with his family. will birthdays for Kim Fridman truly be a celebration.*