Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to support House Concurrent Resolution 188 concerning freedom of emigration and travel for Syrian Jews. This resolution advocates civil and human rights In Syria and condemns Syrian travel policies for Jews. Jews In Syria. who number approximately 4.000. cannot travel freely. cannot communicate freely with family members outside of Syria. and. for those who are granted travel visas. must pay a large bond and leave family members behind to assure their return. On this last point. Mr. Speaker. it Is not uncommon for Syrian officials to imprison and even torture the family members of traveling Jews who have not returned to Syria.
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