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 PUBLIC LAW 99-314—MAY 20, 1986

100 STAT. 469

humanitarian spirit questions related to family visits, the reunification of families, binational marriage and promotion of other personal and professional contacts between people and between organizations; and Whereas Andrei Sakharov continues to advocate full compliance by all signatory states with the provisions of the Helsinki Final Act and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That May 21, 1986, is designated "National Andrei Sakharov Day" and that the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. SEC. 2. The President of the United States is authorized and requested to urge the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to permit Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner freely to choose their place of residence. Approved May 20, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 323: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Apr. 29, considered and passed Senate. May 12, considered and passed House.

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