Mr Speaker. as a cosponsor of House Concurrent Resolution 34. a resolution concerning violations by the Soviet Union of its international human rights obligations. I rise in support of passage of this resolution. Although the Soviet Union is calling for a greater emphasis on human rights. it remains to be seen whether they are really serious. Of particular importance is the question of Soviet Jewish emigration. According to the Helsinki Act of 1975 and other similar agreements. the Soviet Union pledged to honor human rights. including the right to emigrate. Unfortunately. Soviet Jews have been the victims of discrimination by the Communist Party. and at the same time they have not been free to leave the country.
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