However. if the Soviet governments suspension of an agreement to begin direct flights between the Soviet Union and Israel is any indication of what is to come. there is every reason to be fearful. Like many. I had hoped the direct flights would greatly reduce the 1year wait emigrating Jews face as they seek leave the Soviet Union. The suspension decision sends the entirely wrong message to the hate groups and will only encourage their nefarious activities. I urge my colleagues to join me in calling on President Gorbachev to forcefully denounce antisemitism. take all legal action against neoNazi groups. and expedite the departure of Jews wishing to emigrate by implementing the direct flights agreement. President Gorbachev and other Soviet leaders should know that the treatment of Jews in the Soviet Union is and will continue to be a deep concern to the American people and to their representatives in this institution.
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