Mr. President. just prior to the call of the calendar last night we were proceeding with the consideration of Senate resolution 1.37. The resolution calls for an Investigation of the immigration system of this country in its various phases. I feel that in the discussion of last evening we rather thoroughly laid the whole subject before the Senate. I believe that it is understood. The resolution does not give any greater powers to the Committee on the Judiciary than exist at this time. It does provide an appropriation out of Senate funds which will enable the Committee to set up a staff to deal with the subject. I have pointed out how imperative it is that this staff be created and go to work if we are really to ascertain the facts upon the subject of immigration and its various phases. So it is not my intention today to speak at length. because I hope that we may shortly bring the issue to a vote. I realize that there are Senators with other subjects which they desire to bring up. and I am going to have full respect for their position.
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