If as much farm labor as is actually needed be admitted and then returned to the countries from whence they came when the season is over. I fail to see where anything but a benefit is conferred upon the whole United States. If section 7 were broadened so as to include otherwise inadmissible alien agricultural laborers. and thus obviate the payment of the head tax. eliminate the illiteracy test. and suspend the contract labor law. it would still be entirely within the discretion of the Secretary of Labor to determine whether the services of any laborers of this class were actually needed by the farmers of this country. If there was available an adequate supply of farm labor within the United States. it would be the duty of the Secretary. in keeping with the spirit of this act. to deny admission to those whose services are not needed. But if the need for their assistance.for a limited period was demonstrated the Secretary of Labor could lift the bars and admit a sufficient number to supply the legitimate demand.
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