By signing the Helsinki accords. the Soviet Union pledged to respect the fundamental freedoms of thought. conscience. religion. and belief and to permit individuals the right to leave any country. including their own. Yet. during these 10 years since the signing. Soviet Government sponsored harassment. persecution. and arrests of Soviet Jews has increased while emigration levels have dramatically decreased. As we commemorate this anniversary. it is vital that we continue to stress to the Soviet leadership thatthe human rights violations perpetrated by the Soviet Union are not only in violation to the Helsinki accords which they have signed. but also contrary to the fundamental laws of humanity and compassion. Several months ago.
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