I rise today to call attention to the dilemma of Mr. Keith Braun of Michigan. a member of the Divided Spouses Coalition. Mr. Braun married Svetlana Ilyinichna. a Soviet citizen. almost 3 years ago. yet they remain apart. Four times Mrs. Braun has applied for permission to emigrate to the United States. but has been refused on each occasion. This young couples happiness should not be made a political issue. Little has improved for any of the divided spouses who were anticipating better treatment from the Soviet Unions new emigration laws. Is the Soviet Unions pledge for humanitarian change merely a superficial gesture? Certainly Mr. and Mrs.
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