The principles contained in these accords require the participating states to "respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. including the freedom of thought. conscience. religion or belief. for all without distinction as to race. sex. language or religion." They further address a principle which is central to the underlying purpose of the Helsinki Agreement. the unrestrained movement of people. ideas. and Information. Unfortunately. Mr. President. despite some significant improvements. several signatory nations continue not to honor these commitments. Basic freedoms which should be the right of every citizen such as the free expression of thought. unrestricted emigration. and family reunification continue to be abused and. in all too many cases. categorically denied. This resolution requests the President to consistently raise the issue of noncompliance with the Helsinki accords on the part of any CSCE state which may be in violation. This particularly applies to the governments of the Soviet Union.
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