Other sources claim that there may be as many as 200 antiSemitic and ultranationalist papers published in Russia alone. and even two such publications appear in Armenia. where the Jewish population numbers only 600. Each of the republics of the former Soviet Union have committed themselves to the principles of the Final Act of the Helsinki Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. which Include respect for human rights and fundamental liberties. By committing themselves to observe these principles. the republics agree to abide by The Charter of Paris for a New Europe. which states. "We express our determination to combat all forms of racial and ethnic hatred. antiSemitism. xenophobia and discrimination against anyone as well as persecution on religious and ideological grounds." It is now time for those former Soviet republics to enforce these commitments and to put an end to the antiSemitism and human rights abuses within their borders. As long as antiSemilism violations persist. we must continue to raise our voices in protest. I look forward to the day when this will no longer be necessary. but that day has not yet arrived. Mr. Speaker. as the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union work to achieve democratic reform. political stability and sustainable economic growth. it Is crucial that we continue to insist that they also work toward eliminating obstacles to emigration. We also must continue to place pressure on them to resolve the already existing Refusenik cases. Through this work. we will be able to instill hope in the hearts of the oppressed of the former Soviet Union.
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