I am pleased to say that in January of this year. Gregory Gimpelson was finally allowed to leave the Soviet Union. Earlier this year. Mr. and Mrs. Gimpelson were the guests of honor at a congressional reception. While this was certainly a joyful occasion for me and the Gimpelson family. I know the Gimpelsons would want me to stress that there are many more refuseniks who are still waiting to emigrate. We must never forget there are approximately 370.000 Soviet Jews who have applied for visas and have never received them. Mr. Speaker. many of us in Congress have been encouraged by the increased numbers
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