Mr. Chairman. few persons realize how far flung are the activities of the Department of Labor. No country in the world is outside the scope of the quota immigration acts which have been enacted by Congress since Secretary Davis took office in Amendment of the original act was necessary. and great assistance was given by Secretary Davis in framing the act of 1924. In spite of all criticism. no sanie man can deny that the policy adopted has had a tremendous effect upon the prosperity of this country. The examination of prospective immigrants prior to embarkation for this country was a problem which presented many difficulties. but it has been worked out with patience and tact and firmness and is operating successfully. A border patrol has been organized to prevent the surreptitious entry of aliens. Those who enter illegally are dealt with by another organized division and deportations number a thousand each month. The naturalization service has been speeded up. Where before there was delay of months and sometimes years in furnishing certificates of arrival for aliens petitions for citizenship. this work is now up to date. At the same time. the safeguards of proper citizenship have been increased.
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