Y GoPsAcHrv: Your leadership has significantly contributed to developments in the Soviet Union which foster a climate of optimism among Americans concerning the future of U.S.-Soviet relations. The terms Glasnost and Perestrolka have found their way into the hearts and minds of the American people and signal positive change in the Soviet Union. Freedom of emigration should be a cornerstone of these policies and it is in light of this that we would like to inform you of a tragic situation regarding Georgy Belitskys application for a visa. Dr. Belitsky first applied for a visa in 1979 and was refused on the grounds of secrecy. Yet he has had no contact with secret documents since 1978. In May of 1989 he received a notice that his secrecy restriction was being lifted. but as of this date. he has not yet been granted a visa. It appears that his activities as an activist in the Jewish emigration movement may be influencing the decision to allow him to join his wife and family in Israel. In the spirit of the changes taking place within the Soviet Union under your. leadership. he should be allowed to emigrate. We urge you to become involved in this case and expedite granting of his visa. Sincerely. J.
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