Session #62 · 1911–13

Speech #620075072

I am not quite sure that I will not make a point of order against Senator TAYLOR taking lessons on the grinding organ at the expense of the American citizen. If that concession is made to him he may next demand to take lessons in the public school with the bear and the drum. The grinding organ and the bear and the drum must. by all means be reserved for the many foreign born who are in Washington. declining our citizenship. refusing to pay taxes. hoarding our money to be sent back to a foreign land. while all the time their children are receiving the advantages of free tuition. free books. free scientific instruments. and hot lunches in the schoolhouse. When the desirable ones of these become citizens with us. take upon themselves an oath to support the Constitution and " Old Glory." help support the Government. then. Mr.
Identified stereotypes
Generalizes that foreign-born individuals are declining citizenship, refusing to pay taxes, and hoarding money to send back to a foreign land.
Keywords matched
foreign born

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
95%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Economic threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
BEN JOHNSON
Party
D
Chamber
H
State
KY
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
620075072
Paragraph
#0
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