Hoffman said: TheyReferring to the OEEC countriesmust make a much greater effort to develop intraEuropean trade. This objective will require drastic changes from traditional patterns. It is going to require European governments to agree on plans to break down tariff barriers. to build customs unions. and to modify immigration barriers to permit the sensible deployment of labor. That Is what Mr. Hoffman thought should be done.in order to achieve the purpose of the whole program. which is the economic rehabilitation of Europe. that is. putting the countries of Europe on their feet. He mentions the main thing I have in mind. that is. to build the customs unions. modification of immigration barriers. free movement of persons. which is hindered now between Italy and France. which is not only hindered by immigration quotas. but because the laborers cannot remit the funds they earn in France back to their families in Italy. because their currencies are not convertible. and they cannot get a reasonable exchange for the francs they earn in France to send in lira to their families. I am told that is the principal reason why Italian laborers are not moving into France. where they are needed very badly. especially in the agricultural areas in southern France. They could make a great contribution to the increased production of agricultural products in that area.
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