Speech #810153386

While this group probably will not migrate in the severe winter months. it is known here that the Russian. Polish. and Czech Governments facilitate the movement of Polish Jews from east to west. This strategy is based on the belief that the more of the Jews who become the responsibility of the western powers. the more embarrassed the western powers will become in view of the tense Palestine situation." It is to be noted. too. that the Cellar bill would permit anyone who left the occupied areas to voluntarily return at any time and gain eligibility for immigration to the United States. In addition to that. for the next five fiscal years the Celler bill would set aside 50 percent of the nonpreference portion of certain quotas for the exclusive use of displaced persons who have since 1939 and until January 1. 1949. gained admission into other countries of the world. In addition. the Celler bill would provide for the admission of some 18.000 displaced persons who presently reside in the British Isles and some 4.000 displaced persons who are presently in Shanghai.