I submit that it presents an unanswerable argument in favor of my substitute. One other feature may be mentioned. The simple and easily applied method suggested by my substitute will not only prove effective at all our own ports of entry. but as soon as adopted will impel. naturally. a sifting process at the place whence the emigration begins. It will be known there very soon that admission is denied at our ports to those races whose illiteracy is greater than the limit. The emigrant will either not start at all or postpone his starting until he has acquired the foundation of knowledge sufficient to make his admission permissible and to guide his footsteps along the path that leads ultimately to American citizenship. The thirst for knowledge once aroused will not be quenched while lifa lasts. and even if the results in the present generation may be meager. the immigrant will be inspired with the necessity of broadening the opportunities of his offspring by the aid given through education in our schools. Very much more may be said in advocacy of the general legislation wished for under this bill. but I will not impose upon your kind indulgence. I simply join with others who have addressed you in urging prompt and favorable action. The immigration service needs this bill. It needs this bill with the least possible delay. I trust your committee will appreciate the situation and act accordingly.
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