Last month I adopted another refusenik. Grigory Brondshiptz. on whose behalf I spoke at the Congressional Prayer Fast and Vigil on June 5. Grigory was denied permission to emigrate from the Soviet Union with his family in 1979 and has not been allowed to join them here in the United States since. No word on Grigorys whereabouts has been heard since the Moscow Olympics of 1980. when his telephone was disconnected. I recently received a letter from Grigorys 11yearold son. Henry. who was saddened "about the fact that my father cant immigrate to America. but hope that in future tries. that he will be let out." He concluded his letter with the request to "please continue such tries to help my father." Henry. I am committed to continue my efforts on your fathers behalf and that of Joseph Begun. and to continue to keep such issues of conscience at the top of the congressional agenda. This Friday.
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