Mr. President. almost 4 weeks ago. I informed my colleagues that Svetlana Braun had been allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union to join her husband. Keith Braun. in Michigan. The Supreme Soviet had finally decided to allow this divided couple to live together in the United States. Unfortunately. my happy news of last month was apparently premature. Although Svetlana has confirmed several times that she has received permission. her repeated attempts to obtain the necessary emigration papers have met with failure. Just last Thursday. Svetlana tried again to get her exit visa from OVIR. the office that handles emigration matters. and was told that they did not have the necessary papers for her. Whether this represents a change in policy or merely bureaucratic bungling. it has caused tremendous pain and uncertainty for this divided couple. who have waited more than 3 years in forced separation. I have been trying for more than a week now to get an explanation from Soviet officials for this confusing and upsetting situation.
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