It is my understanding that General Secretary Gorbachev has on previous occasions stated that "state secrecy" cannot be grounds for refusal after a person has been separated from such work for a period of 10 years. In the case of Emmanuel Lurie. his work at a chemical plant ended over 15 years ago. That fact. when coupled with the forced separation of his immediate family. should qualify him and his wife for an exit visa. Mr. Speaker. for Mr. Gorbachevs statement to have any significance. the Soviet Government must grant the Luries permission to emigrate and be reunited with their loved ones. On behalf of the Luries and the thousands of Jews in the Soviet Union who also wish to emigrate. I urge my colleagues to join me in a call for the freedom of the Luries and all Jews who wish to leave from the U.S.S.R.
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