For nearly 150 years it has been the -traditional policy of our Nation to extend to the advocates of free and liberal government fleeing from the wrath of autocratic governments a haven of refuge. The pages of history record the great services which have been rendered our country by them. and beyond doubt demonstrated that they have deserved the hospitality that has been accorded them by this great Nation. Due to wild and unfair charges and reports on the part of publicity and favorseeking publicists. professional patriots. selfish politicians. and guiltyconscience and unscrupulous profiteers there has been created against the foreign born and :even those of foreign parentage a prejudice that has even penetrated both Chambers of Congress. but every fairminded man whose mind has not been poisoned will. if not today then in the near future. be forced to admit that these people have :been more sinned against than sinned. To the unprejudiced mind it must be clear that they have. when put to the test. demonstrated beyond any doubt their loyalty and patriotism. True there are exceptions and the Immigration Committee. having jurisdiction. is now proceeding in formulating legislation that. I am sure. will properly but sanely safeguard the interests of our country against the incoming of any dangerous or even undesirable alien without nullifying our traditional policy followed ever since the foundation of our Government. Mr. Speaker and gentlemen.
Keywords matched
Immigration foreign born undesirable alien