The fact of the matter is that in the light of the experience in Europe. it does constitute a problem for our country. and I do believe that if the investigatorial job had been entrusted to the F. B. I.. the passport work to the State Department. the naturalization work to the Deparment of Justice. and the border patrol to the Treasury for consolidation with the customs patrol. it might have been a bit of a better reorganization plan. and more nearly achieved the objectives which the President may have had in mind. However. it is here in its present form and requires action. I favor its passage. because I think this is one of those times when something must be done in that particular direction. However. I do believe that on the basis of the 4 years experience on the Immigration Committee I should say a kind word for the late lamented Colonel McCormick. who was once in charge of the Bureau as Commissioner. and for Mr. Houghteling. of Chicago. the present Commissioner. who is a fine. resolute. upstanding. loyal. and devoted citizen of this country. and for Edward J. Shaughnessy. with whom It has been my privilege to have an intimate fellowship during a period of years. and who is probably the most capable man in the field of immigration and naturalization that we have in the United States today. As we proceed to face this reorganization plan. let me say this to you. Our job is only half done.
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