He currently fills an administrative position at a clinic in Kiev. Last year rumors were circulated that Dr. Gluzman had received an exit visa. Hopes were dashed. however. as these rumors turned out to be false. This is a particulary critical time for the Gluzmans. the Terlitskys. and the thousands of other Soviet families who are prevented from practicing their religion and yet prevented from emigrating to freedom. This week rumors are circulating that 500 Soviet citizens. mostly Jewish. were granted exit visas in January. If this is true that number is more than half of the total number allowed to emigrate in 1986. If this is truly a crack in the wall. we in Congress have a responsibility to maintain pressure on the Soviet Union to widen the crack. to uphold internationally recognized standards of human rights. This is surely one of the most sacred tasks of the 100th Congress.
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