Mr. Chairman. the flood of immigration into this country from practically every nation of Europe presents a problem demanding the thoughtful and earnest consideration of every American citizen. With the multitude of great issues crowding here for solution. a proper settlement of the immigration question is rated as a matter of the first importance for the consideration of this Congress and some kind of effective action without further delay is deemed imperative. CONGRESSIONAL REcoRlOTSE. For more than two years the question of limiting or suspending immigration has been widely discussed. bills have been introduced. hearings held before the Committee on Immigration. and various measures reported to the House. but no definite action has resulted except the extension of the provisions of the wartime passport regulations. For the first year and onehalf after the close of the World War public sentiment very properly demanded the apprehension and deportation of certain classes of aliens then in this country. These may be classified substantially as follows: 1. Enemy aliens who had been actively against our Government in the prosecution of the war and who had aided and assisted its enemies. 2.
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