The quota applies to European immigration only. it limits the number that may come from Germany. France. Spain. and other European countries in proportion to the number of people of the particular race who are in this country. There is an absolute prohibition of oriental immigration. It does not. however. apply to the Western Hemisphere. to anyone from Mexico or South America. for instance. so that such immigration is actually regulated by the visa system. We protect our country by providing that no one can come in from Canada. from Mexico. from Guatemala. from Brazil. or any other country unless he can satisfy our immigration standards. He has got to pass a literacy test. show that he will not become a public charge. and that he is not suffering from any disease. When we have had difficult times in this country it has been practically impossible for any farmer to obtain such labor. and the practical effect of this measure will be to relieve. to some extent. that situation.
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