Aleksandr Lerner. whom I had the honor of meeting at his apartment in Moscow in 1981. September 7 marks Dr. Lerners 71st birthday and I would like to take this special occasion to bring the plight of Dr. Lerner and his family to the attention of my colleagues as just one illustration of the brutal impact this shift in Soviet policy has had. The author of 168 scientific works. including 12 books. Dr. Lerner submitted his visa application to emigrate to Israel 13 long years ago in 1971. He was immediately denied permission and has been repeatedly refused on grounds of state secrets. an accusation he vehemently denies. As is the expe-
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