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Of this number. 491.591 were natives of Germanized zones of Europe. 1.235.477 were natives of Russia and the Soviet satellite zones. Here is something timely which I wish now to call to the attention of the Senate. in connection with the important issue of world communism and the great question which confronts us in that connection. It Is well to bear these figures in mind. for we know the German Bund was active in the United States. its leaders being German immigrants subsequent to the First World War. many of whom became naturalized citizens. Mr. President. that fact has significance. particularly with respect to the other figure I have given you. Today there are perhaps more than twice as many in this country from Communistdominated areas. and it cannot be doubted that much of the communism that has spread through America to the point of danger will be found coming from these immigrants who were nurtured in this philosophy. We shall soon consider what steps we shall take with respect to Greece and Turkey. It has also been suggested that we should take steps along the same lines. to protect Korea from communism.