I know It will be materially strengthened in its work by the appointment of the gentleman from Illinois as a member to fill the existing vacancy who. as the House knows. is an exceptionally able and diligent member. I do not know of a committee of the House that has devoted its time and energy to a greater degree with a desire to be of aid in bringing about or eliminating unfortunate migration conditions that might develop after the preparedness or defense program is out of the way than has this committee. The work they have done up to now entitles them. as I say. to the thanks of the House. but I must not omit to say that some preliminary investigations of the problems of migrant workers were originally made by the gentleman from Washington . the gentleman from California . in cooperation with about 40 other Members. They began working on the problem of unemployment. and I am sure that this group. which is composed of members of both parties will cooperate with this committee in continuing its splendid work in the future. This committee. unlike certain Members of the House. does not brand anyone who tries to improve the conditions of labor as being a Socialist. a Communist. or a person dangerous to the community.