Speech #750147747

I talked with a Senator in regard to the situation which exists within the confines of this country now. and at that time I recall the Senator brought to my attention an appalling figure. involving the mention of $18.000.000.000 annually that crime costs the taxpayers of America. In connection with that I might add that it is my information from the Bureau of Investigation. of the Department of Justice. that there are as many criminals in America today4.400.000. accordingto statistics--as many men violating the law in this country today as the number we had in uniform and under arms during our brief participation in the World War. from April 6. 1917. to November 11. 1918. I wish to add. for the information of the able Senator from Georgia. who is the very worthy chairman of the Committee on Immigration of the Senate. that only a few days ago I introduced in this body a bill which would require the mandatory expulsion or deportation of aliens in this country who were guilty of committing certain crimes. and although some may have become naturalized under the law. I ask for the expulsion of those naturalized who are preaching against the fundamental doctrines of our own Government. I wish to say to the Senator from Georgia that I am happy indeed to know that he is taking this subject up so carefully and displaying such interest on behalf of the American people.