Speech #1000117743

I am pleased to rise in support of House Concurrent Resolution 68 which reaffirms the need for our Nation to do all that it can to assure that the basic and fundamental right of visiting ones loved ones will not be denied by the Soviet Government. In this country there are millions who have relatives in various parts of the Soviet Union. No government or person respecting the dignity of man could wish to keep mother from son or brother from sister. In spite of the numerous international commitments of the Soviet Union to respect human rights. including family unification and emigration. only a small fraction of those wishing to see their relatives are permitted to do so. Many in the United States want to have a more productive relationship with the Soviet Union. Recent progress on arms control has been encouraging.