Speaker. last year. only 1.314 Soviet Jews were allowed to emigrate. For vast numbers of Soviet Jews. the outlook is bleak. They can only look forward to continued harassment. oppression. and separation from their loved ones. The Congressional call to conscience vigil for Soviet Jews is an opportunity for us to call attention to this tragedy. Today. I call attention to the plight of Alexander Kushnir. Last week. his mother and brother came to visit me. and told me of Alexanders situation. They had been able to emigrate to Israel in 1973. they are still waiting for Alexander. Mrs. Kushnir has not seen her son in 11 years.
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