April 20. 1985. In clear violation of the spirit of the Helsinki accords which guarantee freedom of religious practice to citizens of the signatory nations. the Government of the Soviet Union has refused to recognize the marriage of Michael and his wife Julia because it was performed by a rabbi. It is my fervent hope that the officials of the Soviet Government who are responsible for this unreasonable situation will reevaluate their decision and grant Julia Stolar permission to Join her family as they emigrate to Israel this weekend. I urge my colleagues in the Congress to Join me in asking the Soviet Government to reconsider its most unfortunate interpretation of the Helsinki accords.e
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