Mark was released 3 months after his arrest. While we cannot be sure that my wifes adoption of Mark played a part in his release. we do know that the Soviets notice which prisoners attract highlevel attention abroad. and we presume that it affects their treatment. The Final Act of the Helsinki conference. which the Soviet Union signed. says that "everyone has a right to leave any country. including his own. and return to it." If this in fact is the right of every person in the Soviet Union. why have only & tiny proportion of the 400.000 Jews that have asked to emigrate been allowed to leave? I believe the Soviet Government should adhere to its obligations and we should help hold them to it. My wife Janet anxiously awaits a response from Mr.
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