Speech #710181559

I can think of no one better qualified than the distinguished Senator from Iowa. He gives us plainly to understand that the Legion was not wedded to the " theory " of national origins. When they indorsed that measure as against tle other one. it was because that plan would let in a few less immigrants. The Legion was for restricted immigration. The Senators speech is illuminating and logical. His patriotism prompts him to break with his party leaders. even with some Legion leaders. that temporarily went astray because they were misinformed. I have no doubt that the great majority of the Legion members are in favor of the very plan I have suggesteda better basis for our- quota and a reasonable reduction in immigrants. with the result that favored quotas will no longer be given to those countries that are so lacking in aptitude for selfgovernment.