I have no purpose. Mr. President. to bar the worthy immigrant. Those who desire to come to America to become citizens. to obey our laws. and seek wider opportunities under the shelter of our liberal institutions should be welcomed. Such Immigrants do not make a problem. they make good citizens. We should welcome them in such numbers as do not tend to abrldge the opportunities of either ouri foreignborn or nativeborn citizens. But in welcoming the desirable immigrant we fail in our duty to ourselves if we do not set up standardsmental. moral. and physiclthat will enable tile newcomer to take his proper place in our national life and to contribute his part to the development of our country and to the enrichment of its civilization. There is a preponderance of opinion in the country. Mr. President. that immigration should be restricted. In this opinion both foreignborn and nativeborn citizens unite. They are convinced that it is not only our right but our duty to protect our future against potential mental. moral. physical. eco nomic. social. and political evils.
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