Speaker. I have been actively involved in the mass movement for Soviet human rights since entering the Congress and admit that I am encouraged by the significant changes being proposed by the Soviets. On the emigration front. 450 Soviet Jews are expected to leave in March. compared to 76 per month in 1986. For the first time. the Soviets have invited to Moscow a senior figure in the American movement for Soviet Jewry. Morris B. Abram. As a result of his extensive talks with Soviet officials. Abram predicts substantial increases in emigration and in Jewish religious and cultural freedom for those choosing to remain in the Soviet Union. From personal experience. I know that the Soviet Embassy is now opening their gates to U.S. officials who come to discuss human rights concerns.
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