House Resolution 238 is a rather peculiarly drawn measure inasmuch as it contains a great many "whereases." but such paragraphs in this particular instance are necessary. The usual procedure has been to strike out all of the "whereases" In resolutions which have been submitted to the Committee on Rules. and to only consider the portion of the measure which is actually a resolution. However. in this particular piece of legislation the great House Committee on the Judiciary believed it necessary to set forth the reasons why this action is necessary. and that the statements contained in the "whereases" can be used as a basis for the functioning of the committee in the future in studying this particular refugee problem. The Committee on Rules agreed fully in this particular instance with the position which had been taken by the Committee on the Judiciary. We do have before us here in America. and we have had before us for some time in the Congress. I might add. the rather grave problem as to Americas responsibility in connection with war refugees. We have also had before us the question as to how the program which has been enacted by the Congress to handle refugees who have come to America has actually been working out. So. it is very befitting and proper for the Committee on the Judiciary to bring in this resolution and to request authority from the House for the right and responsibility of investigating our entire refugee program. I want to congratulate the Judiciary Committee on its action. I have said many times on the floor of the House that the Congress has two primary responsibilities: One to legislate. and the other to investigate. I am confident that by the adoption of this resolution the Congress will give itself the means to learn and to determine for itself that which has been done and should be done in the future insofar as our refugee program is concerned. Mr. Speaker.
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