In the unlikely event that Sergey actually was exposed to any sensitive material. I cannot believe it would be of any importance 14 years later. Three times the Veprinskys applied to emigrate. three times they were refused. After months of hope and worry. permission was finally granted. but only for Natalia and Maksim. The Veprinskys faced the horrible decision of either remaining in the Soviet Union and fighting for permission to emigrate as a family. or taking the certain freedom offered Natalia and Maksim. Believing they owed it to their son to allow him to grow up in freedom. Natalia and Maksim came to the United States in June. Sergey remains In the Soviet Union. needlessly separated from his family. Since it is widely known that Kiev is one of the Soviet Unions more antisemitic cities. it is clear to me that Sergeys socalled access to state military secrets is merely a ruse designed to intimidate. As President Gorbachev has publicly stated his commitment to free emigration. I urge him to take the necessary steps immediately to reunite Sergey with his family. I also urge him to implement the new immigration law so that more families will be spared the pain the Veprinskys are now experiencing.*
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Kiev is described as one of the Soviet Union's more antisemitic cities.