Unfortunately. this relic remains an irritant at a time when we are forging relations with the newly independent states. all of whom. except Georgia are now members of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. We recognize the efforts of many of these states to institutionalize democratic reforms. including human rights. and realize that the transition is by no means an easy one. Nevertheless. we cannot ignore that fact that. though far fewer in number. individuals continue to be denied their right to leave. in violation of the Helsinki accords and other CSCE documents. Mr. President. These emigration cases involve individuals in several of the former Soviet republics. principally in Russia. As cochairman of the Helsinki Commission I. along with Chairman STENY H. HOYER. have transmitted our concerns to the leaders of Russia.
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