Mr. Speaker. I am disturbed about immigration to this country. It does seem that the Committee on the Judiciary. now handling the problem. should immediately look into the phase of just how many aliens are permitted to come into the United States. They will need to make a full investigation. based on the facts if they can get them. I am disturbed and concerned because of the apparent confusion in the several departments of Government covering thg problems of immigration. The Affkrican people are not being told the truth. In my efforts to get information on this subject. I run into the reluctance on the part of Government agencies to furnish facts. and they make statements * about a Presidential order prohibiting the giving out of such information. It is utterly impossible to get. from the State Department or from the immigration authorities. the true picture as to the types of people coming into the United States. Rumors are afloat about large groups coming in weekly. Last month the President issued orders for four ships to stop at European ports to pick up displaced persons. Yet. his report to the Congress would indicate that a mere trickle has been coming in. There seems to be no difference between a regular visa and a visa issued to a displaced person or an immigrant. How much truth is there to the rumor that individuals are entering this country by first becoming citizens of other countries with very loose quota arrangements? These questions need investigation. Immigration is a subject that should be an open book. The CongreSs and the people are entitled to have Complete information about it. Suppression will lead to serious consequences.
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