Speaker. if the Members will bear with me for the short time allotted to me I should like to make a statement undertaking in as simple terms as I am capable to point out that this bill is a simple measure and does not involve many of the complex aspects which have been raised by some of the questions presented here by the membership. This measure Is an amendment to the Neutrality Act of 1939. It is an amendment which undertakes to provide that certain very simple things be done: Namely. that section 4 -of this act shall not prohibit the transportation by vessels in ballast unarmed and not under convoy. of refugee children under 16 years of age fleeing war zones. together with such necessary adult personnel in charge as may be approved by the Secretary of State. In undertaking to answer some. of the arguments raised here this afternoon I certainly do not want to impugn either the courage. the patriotism. or the good faith of any Member of this body. If those gentlemen who seriously urge with some reason. perhaps. that a measure of this kind might project the American people into war because of the attack on and the sinking of one of these vessels bearing its precious burden of children.