Congressman JON KYL and Congresswoman CONNIE MORELLA for scheduling this special order today on the continuing plight of Soviet Jews and other minorities. Recently it was announced that the Soviets have begun to allow 100 Jews per week to leave the Soviet Union. If this trend continues we may see a total of 5.000 Jews emigrate this year. a far cry from the 51.000 of 1979. Many are encouraged that a mass exodus may occur. there is talk of direct flights for Soviet Jews to Israel from the Eastern bloc. there is talk of a new openness in Soviet society that has seen the release of several political prisoners and signs that more may be released soon. But the harsh reality remains.
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