I have expressed my concern about specific Soviet refuseniks in the past. and it is appropriate that we not forget their situation of frustration and despair. In 1983. I traveled to the Soviet Union with a number of my distinguished colleagues and we were fortunate enough to meet with a number of refuseniks and Pentacostalists. Meeting with these people was one of the saddest moments of my life. All these good people hoped for was the opportunity to emigrate to a land where they could freely practice their religion. yet were denied their exit visas. I shall never forget their sorrow. Most recently I joined with several of my colleagues in the Senate in sending a letter to Mr.
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