As David Funderburk. former Ambassador to Romania states. the Government closely collaborates with the Soviets militarily. economically. and politically. Dictator Ceausescu and the Romanian Communist Party has allowed Soviet troop transits. exported massive amounts of armaments to radical Arab States and Marxist Leninist guerillas. and transferred sensitive technology from the West to the Soviets. Funderburk believes that Romania may "advertise. but cannot in fact carry out an independent foreign policy detrimental to the essential interest or aims of the Soviets." Despite the State Department view of Romanias foreign policy. the granting of MFN status to Romania smacks at the heart of this Nations dedication of human rights and a free emigration policy. Romania holds the distinction of having the worst human rights record in Europe as well an antiemigration policy. "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1986 finds that through the Romanlan Government. the Communist Party seeks to control every significant aspect of the countrys life. Almost all aspects of life proceed within narrow bounds defined by the party and its leader.
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