Exactly. That is in part correct. The basis prescribed by this clause for the establishing of quotas of countries affected has as its object a definite purpose which is unfair and discriminatory. and a reflection upon elements of past immigrants. now Americans. some for many generations. that have contributed so much toward the building up and progress of our country. The basis for computation is also uncertain and leaves the calculation. whichever it may be. to the field of conjecture. The clause provided a method of calculation which is incapable of ascertainment without resort to guesswork. Any such basis is bound to result in quotas which will be discriminatory. if not insulting. in their character. A careful examination of testimony presented to different committees. also books written by some of the proponents. and addresses made on different occasions by some of them justify the assertion that the underlying motive is unAmerican. If we are going to establish an immigration policy. let it be definite. Let it be certain. The expression of the principle should be definite and certain. whether it be a closed immigration policy. a restrictive immigration policy. or a partially restrictive policy as set forth in the 1924 act. Let it be definite and certain. but not left to uncertainty. and let both branches of Congress determine with certainty not only the expression of the principle we believe in. but with certainty as to the quotas the different quota countries shall be entitled to. Not only does Congress. by permitting the nationalorgins clause to go into operation. evade the duty of making the quotas themselves. but it passes the responsibility to the Presidents commission. composed of three Secretaries. and they in turn pass it on to Doctor Hill and his associates.
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