In seeking the adoption of the amendment we do not seek the admission to our shores of the unworthy or the vicious. But the unfortunate and downtrodden who. departing from his country to escape persecution as a consequence of his religious beliefs. ought not to be barred out simply because he comes to us poor in pocket or can not pass an educational test. In many instances and in many places in Russia. denied the right to enter the schools. and then again compelled because of cruel and restrictive laws to live under conditions in certain places that render education impossible to many. you must not be surprised that the refugee ofttimes comes unable to read or write so as to pass an educational test. And yet. Mr.