It is very difficult to take seriously representations of a government in any area. when it stoops to employ its power to keep married men and women from living together in the country of their choice. The Soviet Union could significantly improve its international credibility if it acted to resolve these cases. In connection with the forthcoming meetings between Secretary of State Shultz and Soviet officials to prepare for an anticipated November summit between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev. it would be timely and appropriate for Soviet authorities to grant emigration permission to these people. As a former chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. better known as the Helsinki Commission. I would be one of the first to step forward and complement Soviet leadership for taking positive steps to come into compliance with their Helsinki promises.
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