Speaker. the language of the Helsinki Final Act unambiguously commits the signers. including the Soviet Union. to "promote and encourage the effective exercise of * * * rights and freedoms. all of which derive from the inherent dignity of the human person." Clearly. Mr. Speaker. if the word and commitment of the Soviet Union is to have any meaning at all. it cannot continue to deprive Soviet Jews of their basic human rights. Mr. Speaker. I encourage this House to consider in a timely fashion the resolution and I am hopeful that our efforts on behalf of all Soviet Jews who are seeking to emigrate will be fruitful. I believe this resolution represents a clear expression of congressional commitment to help Jews in the Soviet Union exercise this fundamental right.
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