Mr. President. just prior to the adoption of the amendment offered by the junior Senator from Utah I had occasion to make a few observations in regard to refugees coming into this country as the result of an inquiry directed to me by the junior Senator from Nevada . In that connection I wish to say that in my opinion the United States Lines are not responsible for having permitted alien refugees to occupy berths aboard ships flying the American flag. instead of those berths being occupied by American citizens. I say very pointedly that I do not think the executives of the United States Lines ought to be censured. for the reason that prior thereto the United States Lines had made contracts with the refugee allen passengers for accommodations aboard the respective ships of the fleet of the United States Lines. However. I do say that in my opinion criticism should be directed to the State Department of the United States. because I contend. as my personal opinion. that American citizens should have been protected and provided for prior to any protection being given to aliens or refugees from foreign lands who are coming into this country to escape from the war zone. Mr. President. in connection with the subject of unAmerican activities. which is concerned with the limitation of foreigners coming to this country. which subject was brought up by way of the Thomas amendment.
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