In 1978. she hung a banner from her apartment window stating. "KGB let me go to Israel." That act cost 4 years of her life in internal exile in Siberia and a banishment to the isolated town of Bendery once she was released from prison. For many. Mr. Speaker. those years of isolation and at times hopelessness would be a deterrent from continuing human rights activity. But not Ida. Her inspiration and her intense desire to Join her sister. Ilana. in Israel. urged her on. But more importantly. her indomitable spirit inspired countless others to take a stand with Soviet authorities in their attempts to also emigrate. When they despaired because of Soviet inaction. Ida Nudel was always there to comfort and console.
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