That would not be fair to many Members. However. that statement is fair with reference to some Members who have spoken upon this bill. There are those who believe absolutely that any restrictive legislation is wrong. and one of the Members. speaking from his place yesterday. said that the purpose of this bill is the restriction of immigration. as if that were an argument against it. As I say. the general principle opposing this bill emanates from those who believe. as I think. that it is a mistake to make any linitations. There is where I differ from my friends. I think that this bill. which is selective rather than exclusive or restrictive. but which looks to a better class of immigrants. is absolutely justified. not only by what we have done in the past but by present demands and by what we must see are the demands in the near future. My reasons are these: This bill is initiated for the specific. purpose of making a better citizenship--the purpose of all legislation. It is not intended to exclude those who will add in any measure to the importance and to the value of our citizenship.
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