Mr. President. while I favor the literacy provision of the immigration bill for reasons which I may very briefly state at a future stage of the discussion on the bill. I also favor the amendment now pending because of my unwillingness to debar from this country any who seek it as an asylum from either religious or political persecution. I have some misgivings that the privilege thus given. if it is given. may to some extent be abused. but I would rather that some did abuse it than to debar all. I understand that this amendment Is principally intended for the benefit of the Jews who live in certain countries in Europe. and I shall vote for the amendment with that understanding.
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