Vladimir was denounced in the Lithuanian Daily News. This family has been in refusal for 16 years. and that is a tragic situation. Recent reforms in the Soviet Union are encouraging. and there have been noted improvements in Soviet treatment of its Jewish community. However. obstacles to free emigration remain. as is evidenced by the continuing practice of arbitrary refusals based on grounds of state security. The Soviet Government must work to ensure human rights for the hundreds of thousands of refuseniks by adopting a uniform and free emigration policy for all Soviet citizens who wish to leave the country. Mr. Speaker. once again.
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