First and foremost. it was clear recognition by the American people .that the United States wants to play its part in the international solution of one of the most tragic aftermaths of modern war. the uprooting of innocent people from their homes and livelihoods. Second. and in the full humanitarian spirit. it admits such displaced persons to the United States without regard to quota limitations so far as they themselves are concerned. And third. it was conceived in socially desirable terms of resettlement. evidencing an interest and desire to help these new immigrants find an effective and satisfying adjustment to their new life in America. The joint effect of these three highly desirable aspects of the law was to give a new look to immigration. In principle. at least. if not in specific provisions. it departed from the "we dont want you" attitude to immigrants. Instead. it welcomed the deserving. the suffering victims of totalitarian aggression. the frontline troops of democracy. In principle. at least. it gave concrete meaning to those wonderful words on the Statue of Liberty: Give me your tired. your poor.
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