I do not know that I can add much to enliven this debate. It seems to be a discussion largely participated in by the newer Members. and I wish to congratulate them upon the very active part they have so far taken upon this occasion and on the very creditable manner in which they have acquitted themselves. But. coming from the city of New York. a city necessarily more familiar with this question of immigration than any other. and therefore more deeply interested. it has been my pleasing duty in the past six years to visit Ellis Island upon numerous occasions. Upon all of these. I want to say for the benefit of the House. I have seen but few peisons whom I would regard as undesirable immigrants. I may say in this connection that my ancestors. emigrated to this country. entering the port of Philadelphia in 1710. long enough ago at least for the present generation to have forgotten the condition of the immigrant station at Philadelphia.
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