President. the Soviet Union has stated that it is implementing reforms and has indicated a desire to improve relations with our country. Although recent changes in Soviet policy have not been major. there have been visible Improvements in the past few weeks. Last year just over 900 people were allowed to emigrate. This year. in April alone. 717 Jews were released. I sincerely hope that this upward trend continues. We must not be fooled by figures. however. Emigration levels will not be high enough until every single ndividual who wishes to leave the Soviet Union is permitted to do so. Over 300.000 Jewish citizens are waiting for permission to emigrate. Among these refuseniks is Naum Melman. Naur is in his seventies. and he recently lost his dear wife Inna. I urge the Soviet Government to grant Naum Meiman and all other refuseniks permission to emigrate.9
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