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Letter
From George Bush United States Representative To The United Nations TO: Professor Lev E. Dobrainsky Ukrainian National Congress Committee February 22, 1972 Subject: Persecution Going On In Ukraine United States Representative To The United Nations 799 United Nations Plaza New York, N.Y. 10017 February 22, 1972 Professor Lev E. Dobrainsky Ukrainian Congress Committee of America 302 West 13th Street New York, New York 10014 Dear Professor Dobriansky: I do appreciate the appeal which you and your colleagues have sent to me. I think the United States Government has clearly shown its disapproval of the persecution going on in the Ukraine. We have considered the activities of the Soviet Government, including the current wave of arrests, contrary to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to the Soviet constitution. Unfortunately the Soviet Government rejects any attempt at official intervention. Focussing world attention on this situation seems particularly appropriate both through the United Nations and private efforts as well. We have seen that the Soviet authorities do exhibit some sensitivity to unfavorable publicity abroad. For our part, members of the United States Delegation have frequently raised this issue and we shall continue to make our position clear as appropriate occasions arise. I should like to recall Mrs. Rita Hauser's statement in March of 1970 when voicing her concerns for the condition and the rights of people in the Ukraine, she demanded that the Soviet Union "take all necessary steps to ensure a flourishing life of its minorities." We do indeed support the just attempts of the Ukrainian people to secure their legitimate rights. Please be assured that we will continue to do so. Very truly yours, (signed) Letter Published In: "Ukrainian Intellectuals In Shackles" Violations Of Human Rights In Ukraine Ukrainian Congress Committee of America New York, N.Y. 1972 (located inside of the front cover) |