Harold Goldberg. a fighter for human rights. passed away. Only 50 years old. Harold Goldberg already had bec3me a guiding force behind the successful iGsettlement of Jewish refugees in Israel. For the last 14 years. as associate executive vice chairman of the United Israel Appeal. Halas .his friends knew himhad been the key link between Congress and the Israeli Governments program of absorbing thousands of refugees from the Soviet Union. Eastern Europe. Ethiopia. and Iran. The United Israel Appeal. for which Hal served as chief financial officer. is responsible for the disbursement in Israel of philanthropic funds and an annual United States grant to aid the refugee resettlement process. Hal brought leadership and creativity to this task and was profoundly committed to the rescue of Jews in distress. The opportunities and freedom enjoyed by so many immigrants in Israel is in no small part a result of Hals untiring efforts and his compassion. With his untimely passing. those of us in Congress who strongly support and care deeply about the resettlement of Jews in Israel. have lost a valued counsel. The cause of human rights has lost a firm friend.
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