That the mixed racial complexion of Hawaii existed at the time of an annexation. was not regarded as an obstacle to annexation. and should not now be considered an obstacle to statehood. Fourth. That the percentage of persons of Japanese ancestry reached its peak in 1940 and has declined steadily since then due to prohibition of immigration. lower birth rate. and the increasing immigration of other peoples. I might digress for a moment to say that the committee went very thoroughly into this matter. and I want to say to the Members of the House that we found that practically all of the older generations had died out and that the present generations were all loyal American citizens. Fifth.
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