The list of those Jews who have stood up and spoken out for their rights and for their people is a long one. It is sad to note that a majority of those brave people have either been arrested. lost their jobs. harassed. or detained by the Soviet authorities. The relative few who have managed to emigrate tell a tragic story about the plight of their comrades left behind. This tragic plight is exemplified by the struggle of those like Anatoly Shcharansky who continue to be oppressed and persecuted. Despite the dangers and risks involved. many Soviet Jews continue to request permission to emigrate. for they would rather risk persecution and imprisonment than continue to live in a country that denies them the basic right to worship freely. As one who has continually expressed outrage and concern over the imprisonment of Soviet Jews who request permission to emigrate. I fully support the efforts of many groups throughout the world to get these Soviet Jews freed. Recognizing the dismal situation so many Soviet Jews are in I have supported all efforts to alleviate the suffering of these people.
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