In sum. I find the change in our treatment of Soviet Jews unjustifiable. The Soviet Unions long history of statesponsored oppression and persecution of Jews has been well documented. President Gorbachevs reforms have not significantly improved the situation. As a group. Jews are still perhaps the most oppressed in the Soviet Union. It took years of constant pressure to convince the Soviet Government to allow freer emigration. Now that these doors are beginning to open. we must follow through on our longstanding commitment to these emigrants. Therefore. I fully support H.R. 2022 and urge my colleagues to ensure its passage.
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Jews are the most oppressed group in the Soviet Union.