Speech #680115776

President. I am disappointed in the measure which will soon receive the approval of the Senate and which has already obtained the seal of approval by the House. I was in favor of restricting immigration and as a member of the Immigration Committee endeavored as best I could to aid in framing a bill that would be fair and would protect the interests of our country and deal fairly and justly with the various peoples who were to be admitted to our shores. The pending bill is discriainatory against certain nationalitiea It has perpetuated a view with respect to the races. of Europe which I do not regard as somd and which should not be the basis of national legislation. It is believed by nations of southern and southeastern Europe that it is discriminatory. and the provision of the bill which bases quotas for immigration after the year 1927 upon national origins confirms this view which is so widely entertained. However. the necessity for legislation dealing with the subject of immigration is conceded by all. and this hill will undoubtedly be approved by a great majority of the American people. It has many admirable features and much of which I cordially approve. With a few amendments.