Mr. Speaker. I rise In support of House Concurrent Resolution 188. concerning freedom of emigration and travel for Syrian Jews. The facts about Syrian Jewry are all too well known. Today. more than 4.000 Jews live In terror. They are prevented from emigrating and can leave Syria only at great risk to themselves and their families. The few Jews who are permitted to travel abroad are required to put up huge fees as guarantees for their return. and their families are held as de facto hostages. Pity those who try to cross the borders without permission. Those who are caught are usually tortured.
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