Progress cannot be measured by Soviet rhetoric or by grand gestures. but only by counting the number of Jews actually allowed to leave. The Soviet Government would like to use Shcharanskys release as a diversion. The truth is that emigration is down. with only 53 Jews allowed to leave in March. That is the lowest figure since last summer. Soviet Jews need a longterm. regularized emigration policy. General Secretary Gorbachev is planning a visit to the United States. and the Soviets have expressed an interest in expanding trade with American businesses. We must make it clear that improved relations are inextricably tied to the Soviet human rights record. and I am proud to have the opportunity to make my appeal for Soviet Jews through the Congressional Call to Conscience.
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