I contend that the words "by suggestion or otherwise" are an affirmative direction. I will concede that without these words. if the limitation applies to existing law. the language employed here would be a limitation within the meaning of our rules. If there is no law providing for a person coming into this country without a visa. and the burden of proof is upon the Committee on Appropriations to establish that fact. then for that reason alone the entire limitation would have to be stricken out. I respectfully submit the words in the limitation "by suggestion or otherwise" are an affirmative direction to an executive officer. Construing the rules conservatively. as they have been and as they wisely must be construed. because otherwise the Committee on Appropriations will constantly extend itself into the jurisdiction of legislative committees. it ] seems to me that these words are a direction contained in the limitation. and for that additional reason the point of order should be sustained. May I make this one last observation. This limitation follows an appropriation for immigration stations: For remodeling. repairing (including repairs to the ferryboat Ellis Island). renovating buildings. and purchase of equipment. $85.000. I respectfully submit the limitation should have been applied to that particular part of the bill which contains the appropriation for the salaries of the persons who would be engaged in this particular activity.
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