Speech #630132295

I have been in the State since I was a year old. and have studied the conditions and know that to be true. That notwithstanding. I think the literacy test should be * amended so that it would not keep out desirable immigrants - from countries were persecution takes place. as against the Pole. as long as immigration is permitted into the country. . The literacy test is so simple in the bill that almost any intelligent person could in a very brief period fit himself or herself to pass the test if not already prepared. Those who have naturalized parents or certain relatives here are provided for. I and those who have relatives here who are not naturalized are I in most cases able to help their relatives whom they seek to have come to prepare and qualify. As I have already said. I t am not satisfied with the literacy test. but there are so many provisions in the bill that will operate well that I shall vote for the bill even if the amendment to make a more satisfactory literacy test fails. There are many Poles in some sections of Minnesota. I am personally acquainted with many of them and have done business with them.