In signing the Helsinki accords in 1975. the Soviet Union undertook the obligation to treat the fundamental freedoms enunciated in the final act. as basic rights of all Soviet citizens. We must do everything possible to see that the Soviet Union upholds its international commitments to human rights. Granting Igor Ogurtsov and his parents the relief they have sought for so longpermission to emigrate to the United States to join relatives herewould be a dramatic demonstration of the Soviets willingness to honor the rights of its citizens. I invite all of my colleagues to join me in urging the Soviet Government to take prompt and positive action on the Ogurtsov case by supporting prompt passage of this resolution..
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