And also line 17. page 7. beginning with the word "but." This is the language which the amendment would strike out. It is an exception: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act. the administration of this act shall be by the officials who administer the other Immigration laws of the United States. Then the amendment would insert this language: But the determination of eligibility of displaced persons and displaced orphans under the other immigration laws of the United States shall be by the officials who administer such laws. In other words. the Commission would determine the eligibility of displaced persons and displaced orphans. It has been pointed out on the floor that in the past the immigration authorities in Europe have not been able to supervise the visaing of passports of such displaced persons. It was even indicated that 40.000 had either forged or otherwise erroneous papers and had been refused admittance. This amendment attempts to place upon the Commission the responsibility of screening these persons. It would place upon the Commission the responsibility of determining the eligibility of displaced persons and displaced orphans. The immigration laws would still be in force and effect. But the Commission. constructed and manned in accordance with the action of Congress. would have the responsibility of actually administering the law. If that is not done. then we can expect no adequate administration of the law. The amendment Is not difficult to understand. It merely reposes in the Commission the power and the authority to administer the law. They are obliged to perform their duties and their functions under the proposed law and under the immigration laws.
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