On page 9. lines 6 to 12. in lieu of the House text reading as follows: That the following classes of persons shall be exempt from the op eration of the illiteracy test. to wit: All aliens who shall prove to the satisfaction of the proper immigration officer or to the Secretary of Labor that they emigrated from the country of which they were last permanent residents solely for the purpose of escaping from religious persecution. Substitute the following: That the following classes of persons shall be exempt from the operation of the illiteracy test..to wit: All aliens who shall prove to the satisfaction of the proper immigration officer or to the Secretary of Labor that they are seeking admission to the United States to avoid religious or political persecutlon. whether such persecution be evidenced by overt acts or by discriminatory laws or regulations.
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