Warren Zimmerman. has repeatedly challenged the Soviets to honor its Helsinki commitments. I second this challenge and pledge to make every effort to see that before a concluding document is signed in Vienna. sustained measureable progress is evident in the Soviet Unions human rights performance. In particular. there must be a significant resolution of outstanding emigration cases. a release of all prisioners of conscience and a reunification of divided families. The Soviet Union would like to bypass these issues and place greater emphasis on the military security aspects of the Helsinki accords. But we must not accept any negotiation which permits security issues to overshadow the foundation of the Helsinki accords. human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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