Speech #680081371

Speaker and Members of Congress. it may become necessary. in the course of events. as pointed out by the great Jefferson iii tile Declaration of Independence. for a nation to change that policy under which it had hitherto progressed in order that its progress may continue. It was wise and best for the infant colonies to be dependent upon the mother country for her guidance and for her protection. but the time came when It became wise and best for them to cast aside assimilating with other races they have withdrawn to themthat protection and to stand alone. unaided and independent. selves. In the meantime great cities have sprung up and inthat they might. as one Nation. become a beacon light for free- stead of laboring in the soil. to these great cities they have daim and progress among the nations of the world. drifted and here instead of associating with others of difIt was wise and best that she should be an asylum for the ferent races In an effort to become one people. of one country. oppressed of all nations. a home for the persecuted. a land these great cities now have their socalled "quarters." wherein of free entrance and unrestricted Immigration. but again there different nationalities assemble in an isolated group wherein has come a time when it is wise andbest for another change they cherish the customs and the institutions of the country In her policy. In fact. the time has come when a eange is from whence they came. They have their own shops. their necessary. if she is to continue to exist as a proud and virile own places of worship. in some instances to the worship of Nation.