Support for this years call to conscience is especially urgent. The Governmentsponsored AntiZionist Committee has been relentless in its attack on Soviet Jews as antiSemitic articles have appeared in state publications. virulently antiSemitic books have been critically acclaimed and recommended in the Soviet media and television programs have been broadcast which feature Soviet Jews as CIA operatives. The Government has stepped up its attack on the Israeli Government and its policies. as well. no doubt to further ostracize those who wish to emigrate there. Emigration has plunged to its lowest level since 1963. Under 1.000 Soviet Jews seeking exit visas were permitted to leave last year. During the August 1983 recess I visited with approximately 30 refuseniks. I believe the story of one young man.
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Soviet Jews are portrayed as CIA operatives.