There are significant barders which must be removed. They will take time. but there are other steps that can be taken promptly and that will have a quick impact. Immediately permit accredited Israeli consular officials to Issue visas themselves in Moscow and not have to go through third countries. as they do now. They must now rely on Dutch officials to handle visa and other consular and diplomatic functions. Promptly institute nonstop flights by the national air carriers of the two nations between Moscow and Tel Aviv. Renew full. normal diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and Israel. It Is also essential to find reasonable solutions to the problems of the poor relations and state secrets restrictions currently Imposed. and clear up th.3 backlog of longterm refuseniks. There are some 600 longterm refusenik families still being denied emigration. It would be a significant goodfaith gesture if these cases could be resolved promptly. It would also be helpful if the Soviet government would come up with a reasonable policy to let workers know when they take a job In the first place whether It Involves states secrets and what the limitations are that might affect future travel or emigration. Under current practice. It Is usually not until someone applies to emigrate that he learns he may have been exposed to state secrets years earlier and is turned down for an exit permit. Mr. Speaker.
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