Session #100 · 1987–89

Speech #1000138813

On arms control. the elimination of 2.000 Intermediaterange missiles is a start. but it is more important for the future progress that it may indicate than the past progress already made. On human rights. there has been nothing. While he was shaking hands and singing songs here. back home Mr. Gorbachevs KGB thugs were beating up the peaceful protesters of his harsh new emigration policy. Unfortunately. Mr. Gorbachev has won our good will for about the price of a smile. We will have to wait for real peace and good will until the Soviets truly address the state of human rights in their own country. Until there are clear signs that Soviet citizens can exercise their Godgiven freedoms and emigrate when they wish. Mr. Speaker.
Keywords matched
emigrate emigration

Classification

Target group
None Specific
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Humanitarian

Speaker & context

Speaker
CHARLES SCHUMER
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
NY
Gender
M
Date
1987-12-11
Speech ID
1000138813
Paragraph
#0
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