Mr. Speaker. on June 11. 1985. Roald Zelichonok of Leningrad was arrested and accused of preparing slanderous material. I believe his arrest stems from his 7year quest to emigrate from the Soviet Union. during which time he and his wife have suffered greatly. When they originally applied to emigrate in 1978. Alecs scientific work was greatly restricted. Optimistic that he might receive permission to live in Israel. he studied and taught Hebrew to others. This led to searches of his apartment and the confiscation of his teaching materials. In May. my staff assistant. Nancy Kohn. had the opportunity to visit Leningrad and meet with Mr.
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