Session #99 · 1985–87

Speech #990274778

Meiman applied in 1974 for permission to leave the country but was denied. and has been turned down ever since. because the Soviets allege that his work as a physicist is of a secret nature. Mr. Speaker. what a spurious claim! Since 1955. Dr. Meimans work has been openly published in Soviet scientific journals. A signed statement from the director of a key Soviet institute for the study of physics confirmed that Dr. Meimans work has not been classified. Bravely. despite these lies. despite KGB harassment and their deteriorating health. the Meimans continue to press for their right to emigrate. And they have worked for other Jews right to emigrate. as well. Dr. Meiman. along with Tolya and Dr.
Keywords matched
emigrate

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Positive
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Humanitarian Victim

Speaker & context

Speaker
GERALD SIKORSKI
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
MN
Gender
M
Date
1986-10-15
Speech ID
990274778
Paragraph
#2
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