Speech #760180172

It is true under the existing law they are not permitted to bring their husbands or unmarried children under 18 years of age. To care for this group of husbands and unmarried children we are asked to approve H. R. 8753 as an amendment to the Immigration Act of 1924. If this amendment is approved not only will we take care of the husbands and unmarried children of the 46 female professors now in the United States. but another loophole will be provided in our immigration laws that will permit the influx of more aliens. thus further hampering the efforts of the American people to solve their own unemployment problem. The plight of 10.000.000 unemployed Americans is the real question before this Congress at the present moment. This amendment vitally concerns this question of unemployment. whether it permits the admission of a dozen nonquota immigrants. or a thousand such persons. Therefore. I take the position. that this amendment rather than being assigned to the Consent Calendar of the House. where debate is denied. rightfully should come to this floor under a rule granting full debate and a thorough analysis of the effects of the amendment so that every Member of the House may have knowledge of the serious consequences to result from its enactment.