Chairman. it is high time that this measure was brought before this House. and I congratulate and thank my friend. the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee. the gentleman from New York . and his committee for finally ironing out the many conflicts and difficulties and bringing this vital question to a vote. As is the case in much of the legislation coming before us this measure is a compromise. It is too much for some of our colleagues who look with suspicion and distrust upon all immigration. and it is too little for those of us who. from intimate knowledge of the fine citizenship and sterling background and character of many families in our own districts of several national and racial strains. are eager to help in the solution of this great humane question and also to reunite many worthy human beings with their own flesh and blood here in our own land of opportunity and promise. This bill wisely extends the authority and coverage of last years measure. We are indebted to my good friend the distinguished gentleman from Maine and his associates for breaking the ground and laying the foundation for this legislation.
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