HOYERI. and the gentleman from Georgia . who accompanied her. As we approach the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki accords. which will be the subject of a special order next week. it is imperative that we continue our vigilance on behalf of Soviet Jewry. In June. only 36 individuals were granted emigration visas. a pitifully low number that continues to be discouraging. Although the first 2 weeks of this month saw 153 men and women allowed to leave. this will probably be the final total for the entire month. The Soviets have a habit of clearing the refuseniks out of Moscow several weeks prior to and following any major event. On July 27. and continuing through Augast 2. the Soviets will be holding a youth festival in Moscow. No emigration permits will be granted for the period preceding this festival. and even Soviet Jews residing in other cities will not be allowed to visit Moscow. House consideration of this bill comes at an opportune moment. on the eve of this festival and the anniversary of the Helsinki accords. I urge my colleagues to join us in adopting this important human rights legislation. as a signal to Soviet Jews who continue to suffer and to the Government that prolongs their oppression.* The Senate joint resolution was ordered to be read a third time. was read the third time. and passed. and a. motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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