Mr. SABATH. In all the years I have been here and they have been here. this is the first time we have ever agreed on anything that has to do with immigration. But I was impressed very much with the sincerity of the distinguished gentleman from Illinois . .He recognized that in this amendment was an element of justice and fairness to one group of people who were really being discriminated against. He is one of those who believes that this bill is not so sacred as to be above the possibility of being improved by an amendment. He proved what I said in my original remarks. that this is a relief problem and not an immigration problem. These persons sought to be reached by the amendment of the distinguished gentleman from Nebraska want some relief. and they are entitled to it. The distinguished gentleman from New York said by way of consolation to the gentleman from Nebraska: "Wait until next year. Wait until some other time. Do not impair this bill. but wait until next year." Yes. ie can say that with all propriety. and he would say wait until next year to the Chinese and to the Indians and to the Japanese and to everybody that has suffered in the war and who were dislocated and are in a terrible condition. He would say to all of them that "Today is not your time. but we will reach you some other time." I leave it with you. my colleagues. that this is a relief problem and it ought to be settled and it ought to be worked out. not through Immigration by bringing individuals into this country but my relieving them where they now are.
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