for taking this special order out today. AE ..e well know. the important issue of Soviet Jewry has remained a serious and constant concern of many Members of the House. Just last month it was announced that 166 men and women had been given emigration vizovs from the Soviet Union. Many thought that this might signal an upswing in emigration figures. since last months total was the highest to date this year. Unfortunately. however. only 11 have been given notice of their impending departure during the first half of this month. This grave news is yet another indication that the Soviet Government has not yet eased up on its harsh emigration policies. Earlier this month I was heartened by a majority of our colleagues in this body joining me in sponsoring a measure expressing House support for Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry. This event. held on May 5 at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in New York City. opposite the United Nations. attracted over 250.000 people this years.
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