The evidence shows that beyond all question. With the large number of contagious diseases that are prevalent in the Old World. many hundreds of persons afflicted with those diseases are bound to land on our shores. notwithstanding the inspection here. because the inspection as to physical and mental condition is exceptionally poor. on account of the fact that there are not enough inspectors or agents. Many of the immigrants who arrive here just practically walk off of the vessel on the landing planks and scatter promiscuously among the people of this country. So under the conditions which exist today it is better to let immigration be suspended. and to let us assimilate those who are here now. than to continue this overflow of the many. many undesirables who are -coming at the present time. That is the purpose of the committee in reporting this bill. It excludes all.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization about immigrants bringing contagious diseases.