One of my objectives in the visit was to boost the morale of the Soviets I was to meet. but they inspired me instead. I was inspired by their courage. their determination. their humor. their resourcefulness. I would like to share my impressions about these families. Vladimir and Maria Slepak have waited 17 years for permission to emigrate. Their son Sanya lives in Philadelphia. and this past April conducted a fast on the Capitol grounds to commemorate the 17 long years his parents have been held captive in the Soviet Union. The story is a familiar one. for those who follow the plight of Soviet Jewry.
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