Avital. from whom he was separated in 1978. We joyously welcome Anatoly Shcharansky into the free world and give thanks to those including Representative GILMAN and Representative LANTOS who worked so long and so hard to secure the release of this extraordinary man with the small frame. warm humor. and the fortitude never to abandon the fight for freedom. While we express our joy and relief. we must also express our concern about the thousands of Soviets who are still in the U.S.S.R. waiting to emigrate. As a people whose very being is underscored by the right to individual freedom and freedom of worship. we must not neglect the pleas of those who are denied such rights. The release of Anatoly Shcharansky does not imply that emigration restrictions for Soviet
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