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I find preposterous the false charges the Soviets have made against these men. My letter urges the Soviet Union to comply with all the provisions of the Helsinki Final Act. the Declaration on Human Rights. and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Also. the charges against these four men should be dropped. and they and their families should be allowed to emigrate to Israel. It saddens me to know that the freedom we enjoy everyday. such as the freedom of speech. the freedom of religion. the freedom to be secure in our own homes without unreasonable searches and seizures. the right to due process of the law. and the right to a speedy and public trial. are not shared by all. The denial of human rights is an issue dear to Americans and all freedom loving people. As an elected official. I have encouraged stepping up the United StatesSoviet dialog to maintain a constant and consistent message at every level of diplomatic negotiations so that one day these people who wish to emigrate will be free to enjoy the fundamental human rights that we enjoy. Symbolically on Rosh Hashanah Jews ask to be "inscribed in the Book of Life for a Good Year." It is my sin-