In addition to the inability to leave. the Bogomolnys have suffered from another side effect of being a refusenik. official harassment from the authorities. Their apartment has been broken into on more than one occasion. Venyamins life has been threatened and his telephone has been disconnected. By denying the Bogomolnysand hundreds of thousands like themthe ability to emigrate. the Sovet Union is saying once again that it does not believe in fundamental human rights. It is a despicable situation. and I pledge today that we here in the Congress will continue to speak out. again and again. until every single person who wants to leave is allowed to leave. I thank all of my colleagues for their commitment to this cause.
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