[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 147 (Monday, October 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRAVEL BAN ON SYRIAN ACTIVIST RIAD SEIF

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 1, 2007

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the 
Syrian human rights activist Riad Seif. Mr. Seif is a former Member of 
Parliament and a prisoner of conscience held by the Syrian Government, 
one of hundreds like him who are prohibited from leaving Syria to see 
family, pursue education, or seek medical care. Mr. Seif desperately 
needs medical attention and should be allowed to leave Syria to seek 
this care.
  I call upon the Syrian Government to immediately lift the travel ban 
against Mr. Seif and others who are prevented from leaving Syria 
because of their stand for freedom and human rights. Mr. Seif should be 
released to seek the medical care that he so urgently needs.

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