Mr. Speaker. the disapproval of the immigration bill by President Wilson is founded in such sound common sense. is conceived in such a spirit of humanity. supported by Democratic traditions and American principles. that I cheerfully give my support to the Presidents position and shall vote to sustain the veto. The proponents of the measure propose to enter upon a reversal of the historical olicy of our Government concerning immigration. It has been one of our Nations boasts that we have hospitably received the foreigners who. coining healthy in mind and body. lawabiding. and selfsupporting. sought hdbitation in our land. Here. too. it has ever been our policy to give to those who came to our shores from lands where equal opportunity was denied or where educational advantages were withheld. an asylum against oppression and persecution. Yet now it Is proposed to close our gates to those who. regardless of whether they are bodily or morally sound. useful in occupation. or selfsustaining. happen. because of educational opportunities denied them abroad. to be unable to pass a literacy test. Mr. Speaker. as much as any man in this House.
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