Soviet Jewry activists all over the world have remained faithful to their cause. Despite the adverse political circumstances. they have continued to speak out. and to focus attention on the fact that the Soviet Jews are trapped by an ugly and uncaring regime that refuses to respect the international agreements it has signed. Most important is the fact that the continuous outcry against this cruel emigration policy forces the Soviets to recognize that this issue will not fade from the scene. On Friday. when Jews the world over celebrate the start of a new year. there is an important and significant opportunity to press the issue on Soviet Jewry. When Foreign Minister Gromyko meets with President Reagan. the Soviets must be told in the clearest terms that an improvement in United StatesSoviet relations will depend on a more humane attitude toward those individuals seeking to fulfill their right to emigrate. By speaking out on the floor today. we send a clear signal that there is a united and bipartisan determination to see that the issue of Soviet Jewish emigration must be an integral part of any negotiations that take place between our countries. We cannot allow this meeting to occur without making certain that Soviet Jewry is prominent on the agenda. the refuseniks in the Soviet Union are counting on us to raise our voices. and to make the Soviets answer for their cruel and unacceptable emigration policies..
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