Mr. Speaker. once again this body is turning its attention to the plight of Soviet Jews. as we will continue to do until an improvement in their treatment at the hands of Soviet authorities is realized. In 1982. I heard firsthand from many Jewish refuseniks In Moscow and Leningrad of the severity and intensity of Soviet persecution of the Jewish population. Not only was last year the worst year for Jewish emigration since Jews were first allowed to leave. but also a systematic crackdown against Hebrew teachers and Jewish activists has occurred on a daily basis. Today. Mr. Speaker. in honor of the Congressional Fast and Prayer Vigil for Soviet Jewry.
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