I had an opportunity to observe close up. the daytoday existence of refuseniks who had been denied the right to work. live with their families. practice their religion and interact with one another freely. Although my hopes were raised following the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Geneva summit in November 1985. time has shown that assurances of changes in Jewish emigration policy by a Soviet official have not materialized. Therefore it is crucial that we continue our struggle to persuade the Soviet Union to grant the right of repatriation to its Jewish citizens. Over the past 2 years. I have written numerous letters on behalf of refuseniks such as the Mariasin family. Yuli Kosharovsky and losif Radomyslsky. While each refusenik is confronted with unique circumstances that provide ammunition for the Soviet Government to refuse their request for exit visas. there is one constant: Neither the Mariasins. Kosharovsky nor Radomyslsky may worship freely. study their religion. congregate with other Jews. travel or live in peace. This situation is endured by numerous other Jews who are in desperate need of our help.
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