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December 2001
Resolution
for Synagogues Urging the Release of Jonathan Pollard
Resolved,
that the Board of Directors of the _________(name of
synagogue)______________ Congregation of ___(name
of city or town)________,
urges President George W. Bush to commute Jonathan Pollard’s sentence to time
served. We refer to the findings of
the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, to wit:
Jonathan
Pollard’s sentence is far harsher than those meted out to many persons
convicted of spying for the Soviet Union and other Soviet bloc countries even
where espionage activities endangered the lives of U.S. agents and resulted in
the loss of critical strategic and technical data to the Soviets.
Jonathan Pollard’s sentence is grossly inconsistent with and far
harsher than the treatment received by other Americans accused or convicted of
spying for friendly third parties or governments.
Jonathan
Pollard has expressed his remorse for his actions and has served for
nearly seventeen years. We
therefore urge the President to exercise compassion and direct the
commutation of Jonathan Pollard’s sentence to time served on
humanitarian grounds.
Please
review with your Board members and pass this resolution.
Kindly call the IPA/OU to let us know you have done so.
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