Preserve the good in it if it is not too late. Boston has lost its local selfgovernment and is now in reality ruled by two commissions appointed by the governor of the Commonwealth and not elected by the people of the city. Year by year those cities present problems of greater magnitude as a result of our inadequate immigration laws. and I recognize that gentlemen on the Democratic side from cities and districts where the alien vote is potential are moved by human motives. as we all are moved. I recognize and share with considerate feeling the sentiments that move such Members upon this question. because it involves misunderstanding. it involves misjudgment. difficulty of explaining the merits of the bill. and possibly political defeat. but I know there is no Democrat here who. in order to write upon the statute books of our Government a law further restricting immigration that this country. its institutions. and ideals might be preserved. would not surrender his seat any day if need be. I have no unkindness for any Member. but it seems to me that the time has been reached and the day hh4s come. that the hour has arrived when inaction and silence should not be the answer to the millions of our constituents who demand this legislation. Gentlemen. we all of us who have been telling the folks at home we want it and want it nowI speak to you in family councilwhat have you done to pass this law and give effect to the will of the people who sent you here?
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