Mr. Speaker. the Jewish community of Syria is in danger of annihilation. In addition to the denial of emigration rights. travel abroad by Jewish citizens Is severely restricted by Syrias Government. No complete Jewish families are allowed to leave Syria at any one time. Those few who are allowed to leave are forced to post bonds as ransom for their return. Although President Assad agreed In 1989 to consider the reunification of divided Jewish families and to consider granting visas denied to Syrian Jews. to date he has done nothing. Despite petitions from our State Department. Assads cruel treatment of Syrias Jews continues.
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