Brezhnev rejects Western rights critique in Parliament
In a 90 minute parliament speech Brezhnev defends a strong state as necessary to guarantee citizens rights and rails at Western critics of Soviet human rights policy. He cites unemployment and lack of medical care in the West while noting supporters in Moscow hunger strikes marking the Belgrade conference.
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Carter Seeks Wider Arms Pact With Moscow
President Carter urged a broader strategic arms accord with the Soviet Union hoping to improve U S relations in other areas. He proposed reciprocal nuclear cuts of 10 30 or 40 percent while stressing the need to protect U S security and allies in a speech before diplomats. The Soviet reaction was positive with praise for balance and emphasis on ending the arms race. Brezhnev also spoke on constitutional changes and warned against deviations from Marxist principles while outlining reforms and stricter penalties for dodging work.
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