Let me illustrate that to the Senate. and I use this illustration merely to elucidate the argument. Germany has overrun and for the time being has conquered and taken possession of Belgium. Suppose. now. that a Belgian were to assail the authorities who have been established there through the force of arias. that this Belgian. believing thathis loyalty and duty .were still to the King of his country. who has been expelled. were to do some act which offended against the present military power. suppose that he should be legally charged with some act. the charge involving moral turpitude. whereas as a matter of fact all he had done was to contend on behalf of his stricken laud. and under those circumstances he were to come to this country. seeking harbor and refuge. would it be the part of wisdom or would it be consistent with our national policies as they have heretofore existed. upon the mere presentation of a charge or indictment. to compel an immigration agent to turn him back? I do not think we should do that. and yet I believe that would be the consequence of this language.
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