It was thought at that time that he would be more sympathetic to the rights of the Soviet Jews. If he is sympathetic. we have not seen evidence of it. The statistics show that based on the first half of 1985. there has not been much change in emigration levels from that of last year. As many of us remember. last year produced the lowest level of Jewish emigration since the movement began almost 20 years ago. Because of the great role that Mikhail Gorbachev plays in the lives of the Soviet Jews. a letter was circulated by one of my colleagues. This letter. which I signed. was sent to President Reagan asking him to discuss the issue of human rights when he meets with Mr.
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