I am not able to see the distinction between that which punishesan act asa crime and that which defines it to be a crime. What difference does it make to theimprisoned man whether that for which he is imprisoned is described by the law as a crime or misdemeanor or whether it is not treated as a crime at- all? The man is punished by deportation in one instance and by imprisonment in the other instance. and when I am told that he is not charged with a crime I ask. if the consequences of the act result in suffering. in the deprivation of liberty. what difference does it make whether we call the act by some gentle name or by the sterner name of a crime? 4 Again. Mr. President. it is possible thata Chinese citizen may be in this country lawfully.
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