This is a perfect example of the real life catch22 faced every day by the refuseniks. Mrs. Lerners mother and sister were allowed to emigrate several years ago. They now live in Richmond. VA. and joined me when I announced that I was adopting the Lerner family. The reunification of families is one of the major provisions of the Helsinki Final Act and the refusal to grant visas to the Lerners is also a violation of this part of the Helsinki accords. We must not and we cannot stand by and allow the Soviet Union to act this way unchallenged. I am pleased that so many of my colleagues are participating in the prayer vigil and in this special order.
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