These are only five examples of the rampant discrimination and harassment by the Soviet Government that Soviet Jews are forced to endure. This is why I reiterate the necessity to continue our vigil for those prisoners of conscience who are refused the very same liberties that Americans enjoy every day. There are currently 350.000 Jews who are attempting to emigrate from Russia. many of them have been trying to leave for over 10 years. Not only have they been unable to realize their dream of freedom. but they have paid a tremendous price for merely requesting exit visas. I urge my fellow Senators and Congressmen to continue this bipartisan effort to denounce publicly the Soviet oppression and intransigence which is intended to terrorize and demoralize Soviet Jews. It is my hope that by continued dedication to this cause. we can in some way improve these peoples chance for freedom and reunification with their families. But even if our efforts here today do not result in an immediate change of Soviet emigration policy. it is still important for us to keep the truth about the Soviet regime before the public eye throughout the free world.e
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