A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the obligations of the Government of the Soviet Union under international law with respect to human rights.

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Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Soviet Union should fulfill obligations undertaken in 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 fulfillment of 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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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 24 February 1983

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