I met facetoface with nearly three dozen refuseniks. including wives and relatives of prisoners of conscience. Hebrew teachers. scientists. students and several divided spouses. It was clear that to the Soviet official these people were merely names on a listone of many lists submitted on behalf of the cause of freedom. The Soviet official stressed that emigration policies are an internal matter. To us. these people must be much more than names on a list. As I flew from Moscow to New York. my mind returned to the courage and continuous hope of the people I met during my visits.
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