In no sense of the word would this amendment open the way for the admission into this country of a group of undesirables. This amendment would make eligible for admission only those exsoldiers who fought against the common enemy. They would still be subject to all the "screening" provisions of Senate bill 2242 as well as those of existing immigration laws. It would not affect the bringing of any such former soldiers into this country but would merely make them eligible for entry subject to all the conditions and safeguards imposed by Senate bill 2242 and our immigration laws. Surely no group of persons should be considered as more deserving or more welcome to our shoresthan the brave men who fought side by side with our soldiers in World War II in the common cause against dictatorship. As a group. it might truly be said that they. of all displaced persons In Europe. are for immigration purposes. the most deserving. and the most desirable. A favorable vote by the Senate on this amendment would be a fitting expression of American gratitude to those who have fought for democracy. a moralebuilder for all the free countries of the world. and would no doubt prove to be far more effective in offsetting communistic propaganda than millions of dollars spent for radio and other propaganda programs. It would be Americas answer to the freedomloving peoples of the world to the question "Does America. the stalwart exponent of human liberties. believe in rewarding those who stand up in battle and fight for those liberties?
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