G.nm and DowNEY. for calling this special order today. I am pleased to participate because it is so important to bring to the attention of the Congress. the citizens of our Nation and. indeed. the world our deep concern over the plight of Soviet Jews. As documented in statements by our colleagues. after a high point of 51.320 in 1979 in Jewish emigration from the Soviet Union. we have witnessed a dramatic and tragic 95percent drop in exit visas in the last few yearsand this trend appears to be continuing. Not only are thousands who desire to emigrate denied the opportunity. but many are prevented from even applying for emigration. These "refuseniks" often face loss of their jobs. are exiled and even imprisoned simply because they wish to go to another country. In addition. those Jews remaining in the Soviet Union face everincreasing restrictions and denials of the personal freedom we. in this Nation. know and sometimes take for granted.
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