Among his final words on conclusion of the trial were the following: During the preliminary interrogations. those conducting the investigation warned me that in view of the position taken by me during the investigation. the one which I have maintained during the course of this trial. I will be likely to be given the death sentence or. as a minimum. 15 years of confinement. I was told that if I agreed to collaborate with the KGB in order to destroy the Jewish emigration movement. than I will be given a short sentence. quick release and even the possibility of joining my wife * * * I am happy that I have lived honestly. in peace with my conscience. and have never betrayed my soul. even when I was threatended with death. I am happy that I have helped people. I am proud to have known and to have worked with such honorable. brave people as Sakharov.
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