Mr. Speaker. there has been but about three full minutes of discussion of the points that should be discussed in the consideration of a measure so vital in its bearing on the countrys future. and the three minutes were devoted by the chairman of the committee the last time the bill was before the House to the consideration of the economic aspects of this important legislation. Tile question of restricted Immigration is in no sense a new question. As far back as May 9. 1753. Benjamin Franklin. in a letter to a friend. protested against the large number of Germans coming here. in the following terms: Those who come hither ale generally the most stupid of their own nation. and as ignorance is often ttended with groat credulity. when knavery would mislead it * * * It is alnmost impossible to remove any prejudice they may entertain * * *.
Identified stereotypes
Germans are described as stupid and easily misled.