concluded the reading of the bill. Also the following committee amendments were read: Page 3. line 1.4. after the word "Islands." strike out the word "or." Page 3. line 20. after the figures "1918." strike out the period and insert a senilcolon and the following: " or (10) aliens who prove to the satisfaction of the proper Immigration officer or of the Secretary of Labor that they are seeking admission to the United States to avoid religious persecution in the country of their last permanent residence. whether such persecution is evidenced by overt acts or by laws or govcrnmcntal regulations that discriminate against the alien or tile race to which lie belongs because of his religious faith." Pages 5 and 6. In line 24. strike out "visiting the United States as tourists or teimporarily for business or pleasure" and Insert in lieu thereof the words " excluded by subdivision (a) front being counted." Page 7. line 20. strike out tile word " subdivision " and insert In lieu thereof the words " subdivisions (b) and."
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