I claim that a man in public life never makes a mistake in voting to take up at the present time what the people want. If the people want it they are entitled to it. and he makes no mistake in voting to give to the people at once what they want immediately. If I am any judge. the people of this country want an immigration bill with a literacy test now. They have wanted it for many years. as evidenced by the tremendous majorities given in favor of it time and time again by both branches of Congress. and they still want it. and. in my judgment. I made no mistake. I committed no wrong. I did not err months ago in promising to vote to take up and pass the immigration bill at this session. Whether I did or not. my word is out. my solemn. plighted word. and I put that above all caucus action of any party. and the caucus itself puts it above caucus action. Furthermore. the Immigration bill is not a party question. No mention is made of itin this years Democratic national platform. It is not a party matter.
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