In the 11 years since the Helsinki Accords were signed. the Soviet Union has shown no improvement in its human rights record. One of the most painful abuses is the continued reluctance on the part of the Soviets to reunite families. and even married couples. even though the Helsinki Accords clearly obligate them to do so. We have recently received word that Anatoly Scharanskys family will be allowed to emigrate to join him in Israel. I commend the Soviet Government for this action and I am hopeful that this move indicates a change in policy which will result in the reunification of many more families. One such case of a divided couple which has been brought to my attention is that of Sonia MelnikovaEichenvald.
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