HCONRES 79 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the compliance by the Soviet Union with certain international agreements on human rights.

Introduced 1983-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24]· House

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Latest: Executive Comment Requested from State.(1983-03-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Soviet Union should comply with certain international agreements relating to human rights by pursuing a more humane emigration policy and by ceasing harassment of Jews and others seeking to emigrate; (2) Soviet compliance with internationally recognized emigration rights would significantly promote improved relations with the United States; (3) the President should convey these concerns of Congress to the Soviet Union at every appropriate opportunity; and (4) the President should also convey these concerns to U.S. allies.…

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