I am speaking today again in support of the Congressional Call to Conscience to draw attention to those who are unable to exercise their basic human rights of freedom and safety. One particular case about which I remain gravely concerned. as do many of my colleagues. is that of Abe Stolar in the Soviet Union. Abe Stolar is an American citizen. born in Chicago. who has repeatedly been denied permission to emigrate with his entire family. Abe Stolars wife Gita has an Israeli passport. and their son Michael has an American one. They have tried for over a decade to emigrate. Earlier this year. they thought they might finally have that opportunity. but instead were offered a cruel choice. The Soviet Government finally offered the Stolars three exit visas. but not one for Michaels wife Julia. The Stolars faced the impossible decision of splitting up their family. or passing up perhaps their last chance at freedom. Members of Congress were active in contacting the Soviet Union and urging a humanitarian resolution to this case.
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