Mr. President. in reference to the bill. I have before me a clipping. and judging from the type it looks as though it were from the columns of the New York Herald Tribune. It is entitled "Alien Refugees First?" and is signed by Mr. Daniel J. Mahoney. Dated New York City. March 14. 1941. it reads as follows: Americans in Lisbon complain of preference to foreigners. That complaint has been extremely general. and I state without hesitation that. in my opinion. it Is well founded. This communication is addressed to the .New York Herald Tribune. and I continue reading from it: If you were an American abroad. calling at your countrys consulate or Embassy. and were received. say. by a French doorman. referred to an English clerk. and transacted your business with a former Russian general. you might know something of the minor irritations of life which the average United States citizen has to face in Europe today. besides the larger problems of war. money. and repatriation.
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