We established that policy and we have gotten along with it in fine shape. We are now asked to deviate from that policy and to grant a favor to a very deserving people simply as a gesture. There are no gestures in the immigration law. The immigration law is stern and it should be recognized as such. It has proven a great boon to millions of people who have been seeking liberty and freedom. We still want to do the best we can by the whole world but we must also remember that we owe an obligation to our own people. That is the reason why the American Federation of Labor and all the patriotic societies of the land are opposed to. this legislation. When I first became interested in immigration matters. we had much to do with smugglers. Fifteen and 18 years ago most of the complaint was against the Chinese who were being smuggled into the United States from Mexico. I have never felt especially hard toward the poor Chinese or any other man who wanted to come to our shores and to enjoy the benefits of our great country.
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