Session #76 · 1939–41

Speech #760222454

As I said in the beginning. this amendment concerns 46 male aliens. Each of these persons. if they are anxious to come into the United States. can be admitted by the simple presentation to this Congress of a private bill. In this manner each individual case will be carefully investigated by the House Committee on Immigration and Naturalization and if found worthy. further consideration will be shown him. I appeal to my colleagues to vote down this amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York that your action may be interpreted as a solemn warning to all aliens. parlor pinks. and "fifth columnists" that they have seen their heyday and will no longer be permitted to enjoy the blessings of this great country while engaged in their unAmerican activities.
Identified stereotypes
Aliens are described as 'parlor pinks' and 'fifth columnists' engaged in 'unAmerican activities'.
Keywords matched
Naturalization Immigration

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Negative
Stereotyping
⚠️ Yes
Confidence
100%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Security threat Cultural threat

Speaker & context

Speaker
JAMES VAN ZANDT
Party
R
Chamber
H
State
PA
Gender
M
Date
Speech ID
760222454
Paragraph
#1
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