And it should give us pride as well because his struggle is a reminder of the value of our freedoms. In welcoming Mr. Shcharansky. we remember the 2 million Soviet Jews whose religion is under constant assault by the state. and who are liable to job loss and abuse if they ask for permission to emigrate. We remember the 400.000 who have already asked to leave. We remember the 14.000 refuseniks whose lives are controlled by the state and who live as internal refugees. We remain concerned by the incarceration and abuse that the refuseniks must endure. With permitted emigration down to 1 or 2 percent of the levels that prevailed just 7 years ago. these remain sobering numbers. Yet if we can rededicate ourselves to their freedom. we may collectively overcome the odds. Mr.
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