ENCLOSURE "A"                        
 
                                                            
 
 
"Provided that Russians would make and mean it, what is needed is a   
constructive suggestion as to what kind of statment concerning religious   
               freedom would be stisfactory.                
 
                                                            
 
 
"Any specific reference to past events would not necessarily have to be   
included in such a statement. Any attempt to justify past events would not   
gain acceptance, and a confesion can hardly be expected in the   
circumstances.  As for the face saving reguirments of the situation, they   
could be met by the following, and if sincerely made, it might constitute   
                 a meaningful declaration:                  
 
                                                            
 
 
"Because of the loyal participation in the defense of the Fatherland by   
all Russian people under the direction of the constituted authority in the   
State, the Soviet Government by interpreting and applying Article 124 of   
the USSR constitution publicly proclaims complete freedom of religion,   
   including freedom of worship in all Soviet territory.    
 
                                                            
 
 
"Any abuse of these privileges, either to organize movements or incite the   
people towards the overthrow of the Government, will be dealt with in each   
             individual case according to law".             
 
                                                            
 
 
"Any action taken by the Soviet Government which would justify such a   
statement would greatly contribute to present morale and future harmony   
    among the nations united in this war.  If the Soviet