Mr. Chairman. I will read the comment of the Department of Commerce and Labor in transmitting this estimate. as follows: Nov..-Existing plumbing. fittings. and floors were Installed some 11 years ago. were of comparatively inexpensive character. and have been subjected to very hard use by immigrants. This plumbing. if it existed today in a New York hospital. wouldbe condemned by the board of health. It does not comply with the present building code requirements. That is all of the comment I desire to read that comes from the department. I want to say one additional word. This plumbing is 11 years old.
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Immigrants are described as subjecting plumbing and floors to "very hard use", implying they are destructive or careless.