Let us pass this bill as it was agreed upon in the committee before. as I understand some amendments striking out two sections were agreed to. Let us deal with this whole problem now. I see here members of the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization who very kindly gave me a hearing in a case that certainly would appeal to everyone. and that case is typical of thousands. I know of my own knowledge of aliens of a fine. high type. who are in this country beyond the period of their permission. aliens who now have no place to return to. I have in mind a man who gave to this Government the finest service in connection with the Aluminum cases that anybody has ever given to this country. He has overstayed his leave. He cannot become a citizen. but he ought to be permitted to do so. In view of the fact that we shall not have any more immigration for many years to come. it seems to me that we can very safely permit these persons to take the steps that are necessary to be taken in order that they may become citizens. I am sure that they will appreciate the blessings of America more than the people who will leave Europe during the next few months and come here only because America offers a haven for them and not because of any great love for our institutions. To those of you who dislike the discretionary provisions of the sections under consideration now. let me say to you that Major Schofield. the officer in charge of the division of the Department of Justice administering the alien laws. is a man of much ability. whose honesty. integrity. and judgment are beyond question.
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