I suppose. are In the same position in which I am. It is an important bill. it affects a great many of our citizens. because many of them ha~c left behind them their families and relatives who are dear to them. Then it affects generally the whole population of the country. because it raises the great questions always involved in matters concernlag immigration. It is true an immigration bill was passed two years ago and vetoed. it is true that that bill was afterwards passed by the Senate over the veto of the President. Mr. Taft. but surely we are not going to pass this bill upon debates which took place before another Congress. two years ago. particularly when it is well known that the bill is not identical with the one which was then under consideration. Some Senator ought to give the Senate some light as to the reasons why it is necessary to make these radical changes in our immigration laws. The bill ought not to be passed in the dark or In a hurry. I say again to the chairman of the committee that I hope he will allow the bill. under some proper agreementI have no desire to have the bill lose its parliamentary advantage. if any It hasto be laid aside until we can have an opportunity to examine It.
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