And a sentence has been imposed of more than a year in each case. he may not be deported. I believe in a very liberal interpretation of the immigration laws. and have been inclined to be quite generous. so far as I am concerned. about the admission of foreigners. but if there are men in this country who are indulging in practices which are contrary to our institutions and the genius of our people. and if we now lack the means of ridding ourselves of such offal. it is time that we formulated some legislation which will make it possible for the United States to protect itself against the admission and continued residence in the United States of persons who are aliens and who apparently have no interest in assuming our citizenship. with all its responsibilIties with regard to patriotism. but who continue here to commit acts which are harmful. as I see it. to the best interests of the American people.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization that some foreigners indulge in practices contrary to American institutions and lack patriotism.