Most of us came to China many years ago. penniless and without any friends there. but we proved to be able to adapt ourselves to any conditions. We have repeatedly weathered through hard times. as those of World War II. but even then we succeeded in supporting ourselves. and did not become a public charge. Having relatives or friends in the United States of America. we filed at one time or another applications with the United States consulate in China for immigration to America. but we did not expect to leave China before receiving a visa to the States. as most of us had permanent jobs which would have enabled us to wait until our quota number was available. Political events in China forced us to change our plans rather suddenly. In order to get away from the Communist menace. we had to accept. with gratitude and due acknowledgment of the splendid effort of IRO fdr the evacuation of Russian emigrants and other stateless foreigners. the assistance cf that Organization. We did so with the understanding that this assistance is to be of the shortest possible duration. and that we will be given an opportunity to return to normal life as soon as it may be practically possible. Owing to circumstances quite beyond our control. we are still unable to leave our temporary havenUnited Nations Evacuation Camp.
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