I believe that since the pending measure is one of emergency the life of the bill should not extend beyond the probable existence of the conditions which call for its enactment. Hence I believe that the period of restriction should be limited to one year. I do not believe in a policy of permanent exclusion of desirable and necessary immigration. nor in the adoption of unreasonable and drastic and harsh restrictive measures. Today. however. there is no visible limitation to the excess immigration which is threatening us. there is almost a world tendency to emigrate to America. To admit all of the peoples who are fleeing from the economic chaos of their own countries is simply to transfer the chaos to our own land. If this measure is adopted. it will enable Congress to study conditions and formulate new and necessary legislation providing means and measures not only for the assimilation of immigation but likewise for its proper distribution. to the end that the standards of living and employment of American workers will not be impaired. and to the end that the desirable immigrant himself will have that protection and opportunity of selfdevelopment which will enable him to share all the privileges. advantages. and responsibilities of American citizenship.
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