Chairman. assuming that there will be no point of order raised against this proposed amendment. and with the thought that the full committee should have additional time to consider the impact of this proposal. I shall take from the time allotted to me whatever is necessary to reread the proposed change as submitted. The language of the bill would read as follows: No visa shall be isued under the provisions of this act as amended to any person unless there is on file with the Secretary of State before the issuance of said visa an affidavit by an employee. agent. or officer of the International Refugee Organization. or an adult American citizen. that in his opinion the displaced person for whom the visa is issued is not (1) a member of the Communist Party or affiliated with such party. (2) that such displaced person does not believe in. and is not a member of or supports any organization that believes in or teaches. the overthrow of the United States Government by force or by any illegal or unconstitutional methods. and (3) that such displaced person does not advocate or assist. and will not advocate and assist in the persecution of any person because of race. religion. or national origin. Mr. Chairman. the preceding Congress felt obliged to require a similar affidavit from millions of American workers. the vast majority of which are nativeborn citizens.
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