Mr. Speaker. there has been a good deal said in the course of the discussion which I think tends to obscure the issue presented by this amendment. In the first place. passport control of aliens who desire to come to the United States has never been. is not now. and will not be if this amendment is adopted. an attempt to enforce the immigration law. In my judgment. it would be wise if such extension were inaugurated. but that is not permitted under the present law and it has never been attempted. Under the law of May 22. 1918. the sole function of consuls to whom application must be. made for visds is to determine whether an applicant is an anarchist or a person who believes in. advocates. or teaches opposition to all organized governments.
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