They have builded this Republic. and nothing would be more unfair to them and their descendants than to turn over this Government and this land to those who had little part in making us what we are. We want no discrimination. Personally I believe that if all immigration was stopped tor three or five years the effect would e most wholesome. The committee in its wisdom has thought otherwise. and to that judgment I accede. In the early days of the Republic we were in -a way one peopleAngloSaxonoday we are a collection of racial groups. no one of which outnumbers all the others. and our supreme task is to weld together these several peoples into one group. with a single national consciousness. distinctly American. During the last few years assimilation has not kept pace with immigration. we are suffering from national indigestion. and this law prescribes a reasonable diet. No more important measure has been before Congress during my service here. and. gentlemen. our duty is plain. We are today legislating for America. for our children. and our childrens children.
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