Twelve years later the Soviet Union is only now talking of glasnost or openness for its citizens. Failure by the Soviets to abide by the agreements is just one reason why we view glasnost with only guarded optimism at best. Until the Soviets truly open up their doors of emigration. and until they allow freedom of travel and visitation. the world will know that openness can mean different things to different people. The Helsinki accords remain a test of the Soviets intentions to live up to human rights agreements. We need to send a clear message that Soviet respect for human rights at home will help make their arms control proposals more credible abroad.
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