Mr. Chairman and gentlemen. the House in its wisdom saw fit to defeat the amendment that was previously offered to exclude the families of service men from the 3 per cent regulation. This amendment simply gives preference to the families of exservice men. and I do not think that I need to call your attention to it after hearing the discussion on the previous amendment. except to siniply say that this does not increase the number of immigrants. I believe that is the reason that the other amendment was defeated. namely. that you were fearful that it would increase the number coming to this country. All we ask for 1ow is that preference be given to our alien service men who ae naturalized and who have families abroad. I believe that this House is not unmindful of what those soldiers did. and I believe you will not be ungrateful. It is only a small thing. and only a right. to say to our service men that these people should have preference over any others in cominig to this country.
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