Mr. Speaker. in January of this year. the Soviet Government initiated a new law which codified applications for entry into and exit from the Soviet Union by Soviet citizens and foreigners. Many. both in the Soviet Union and here in the West. hoped that the new regulations would result in an increase in visas being approved by Soviet officials. But as we are finding out. Mr. Speaker. these regulations may be restricting emigration of many Soviet citizens. During our trip to the Soviet Union. I had the opportunity to discuss with many individuals these emigration regulations. In Kiev. I spoke with Misha Elbert.
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