I am skeptical whether there will be any improvement in their condition. In fact. I believe that the rumors we have been hearing of a massive Soviet airlift of Jews to Israel. of the release of Andrei Sakharov and Anatoly Scharansky for two Soviet spies. and of as many as 400.000 Jews being permitted to emigrate after the summit. are strictly rumors. and nothing more. Nevertheless. it is absolutely essential that the administration and Congress continue to raise the human rights and Jewish emigration issues in the future in contacts with Soviet officials. These officials must be pressed to address an issue fundamental to all Americans. to public opinion in the West. and to an ultimate and lasting thaw in United StatesSoviet relations. Most importantly. the knowledge that we are raising this issue gives hope to our brethren in the Soviet Union.
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