It is my sincere hope that this demonstration of support for Soviet Jewry will send a clear message to the Soviet leadership that the American people will never remain silent in the face of such abhorrent human rights violations. By abiding by the pledges and promises it made in the Helsinki accords of 1975. the Soviet Union could open up a new era of understanding between East and West. At a time when intenational tensions are high. the release of the many Soviet Jews held in Soviet prisons and the relaxation of strict emigration policies for Soviet Jews would do much to pave the way for this new era. Such actions would also restore to many Soviet Jews the dignity. selfrespect. and honor that has for so long been denied them.*
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