Yes Mr. Speaker. I know. hundreds of thousands of Soviet Jews. some 232.659 emigrated in 1990 alone--who sought permission have been allowed to emigrate. Yes. I know record numbers of Soviet Jews are now settling in Israel and the United States. Yes. we have seen encouraging changes in emigration numbers over the last couple of years. But. my friends. now more than ever. we must not let our vigilance slip. These are crucial days for the Soviet Union. The unfettered right to emigrate is anything but a settled matter. Mr. Speaker. I would point out to my colleagues that we continue to receive reports of those who are arbitrarily denied the right to emigrate or even travel because of an alleged possession of "state secrets." An applicant has no Judicial review rights on the requirement of a financial waiver from familyparents and former spouses. Too often waivers are denied not because of legitimate outstanding obligations but due to KGB incitement and coercion. Mr.
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