Session #102 · 1991–93

Speech #1020043090

Thus. this nonexistent law will apparently define state secrets. The prospects for Mr. Bekker and his familys successful emigration look dim. I applaud the new spirit in the Soviet Union and improved United StatesSoviet relations. But I cannot condone the continuation of a dehumanizing system which robs innocent people like the Bekker family of their dignity. their ability to earn a living. and their right to freedom of movement. For this reason I hope my colleagues will join with me in calling Mr. Bush not to grant MFN to the U.S.S.R. until emigration laws meeting international human rights standards are enacted and implemented. In the meanwhile. as part of the Congressional Call to Conscience Vigil for Soviet Jews. I ask the authorities in the U.S.S.R. to promptly review Mr.
Keywords matched
emigration

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
80%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Humanitarian

Speaker & context

Speaker
Unknown
Party
Chamber
State
Gender
Date
1991-06-06
Speech ID
1020043090
Paragraph
#2
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