Chairman. I think it is unfortunate that this House should pass on this proposed legislation without giving it a little more deliberate consideration. I regret. too. that a good many of our Members are going to vote for the transfer of the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization to the Department of Justice because of a feeling that the Cabinet member having charge of this Bureau does not. in their opinion. handle the situation satisfactorily. In other words. a good many of our Members will not vote so much upon the merits of this bill but because they feel that this particular Bureau should not remain under the present head of the Department of Labor. I also feel that in giving consideration to the changes to be made in the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization that the Department of State should have been given some consideration. The Department of State is pretty closely allied to the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. This is a rather critical time during which to transfer this agency. We are transferring some 3.000 employees. together with all the records and files. from one Department to the other. As I understand it. there will not be any reorganization within the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization. but it is put under a different department head. I have a feeling that if it were possible to do so. the Department of Justice could work with the Department of Labor and take care of the investigations and prosecutions that are required. I am going to vote for the bill. becauselike other Members of the HouseI am anxious that the immigration and naturalization laws are properly administered and carried out. This is absolutely necessary under our present times and conditions. and I hope that through the office of the Attorney General this Bureau will be properly and fairly administered. I want to take this occasion to commend the employees of the Immigration and Naturalization Service who have been there for many years. who have rendered. I think. efficient and distinguished service. I have in mind Mr.
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