If the gentleman from Tennessee will wait until I have finished. I will answer his question. There is an impression in some portions of the United States and with a large number of people that there are some restrictions on immigrationlo this country other than paupers. criminals. and persons unhealthy and blind and disabled. but as a matter of fact there are none. Now. this provision merely is intended to provide for an educational test as to the admission of immigrants into the United States. It is a very liberal test. it is a very fair test. and it is not harsh or restrictive in any particular. It merely provides that the man who is coming to this country to become a citizen of the United States. to have a voice in the management of our Government. and to exercise the right of governing us as well as himself. shall be able to read the Constitution of the United States when he enters our country for that purpose. either in the English language or in his own language.
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