Rep, James H. Scheuer introduced a concurrent resolution in the House yesterday protesting the treatment of Soviet Jews. The New York Democrat was joined by 46 other House members in sponsoring the resolution which was referred to the Foreign Affairs Committee. Scheuer said the resolution “is not a religious or a partisan matter but rather an act which is completely consistent with our history and beliefs.” It calls on the President to take “appropriate affirmative action” toward granting of freedom of worship to Soviet Jews, granting the Jewish minority in Russia the same rights enjoyed by other minorities and permitting Soviet Jews to emigrate freely to Israel or any other country of their choice. The resolution carries moral, not legal weight. If adopted by the House it will be referred to the Senate for consideration.
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