MORELLA. and those who have joined with her in calling for this special order to focus attention on the treatment of Jews in the Soviet Union. This week two Western Jewish leaders are meeting with Soviet officials in Moscow in an attempt to open talks that could lead to direct flights for Soviet Jews from the Soviet Union to Israel in return for easing American trade sanctions on the Soviet Union. The success of these talks could significantly improve the ability of Soviet Jews to exercise their human right to emigrate. About 450 Jews are expected to leave the Soviet Union this month. compared to only 98 in January and 146 in February. While these figures are still far below the peak year in 1979 when 51.000 Jews were allowed to emigrate. it is an encouraging sign. Mr. Speaker. with many of my colleagues and with leaders of the Jewish community.
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