Arrests and trials of selected individuals took place. and scores of Jews were sentenced to prison. forced labor camps. and were exiled to Siberia. Instead of deterring Soviet Jews. however. the plights of these "prisoners of conscience" have served to intensify the determination of Jewish activists to carry on the struggle. Earlier today. the House of Representatives passed a resolution which I cosponsored that makes support for the restoration of internationally recognized human rights in the U.S.S.R. a priority for the 100th Congress. and strongly protests continued Soviet violation and the new emigration regulations. Although it was only a resolution. it further confirms congressional concern over the human rights and emigration abuses perpetrated by the Soviet Union. Hopefully. continued pressure might someday bring about a positive change in the treatment of Jews in the U.S.S.R. Once again.
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