Use of JacksonVanikthe quid pro quois absolutely essential for the development of support for trade relations with the Soviets. Those who seek to improve relations with the Soviets should try to use JacksonVanik. not repeal it. We also need to signal to the Soviets what "substantial and sustained emigration" means. The Soviets must feel like the greyhound in the racetrack chasing the mechanical rabbit. The rabbit is always beyond reach and in the end is snatched away. Twice before. emigration levels soared. and the United States did not extend MFN. If they soar again. it would be wise to be serious about the carrot of MFN. The Reagan administration has failed woefully to negotiate with the Soviets.
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