Mr. President. it was because of the situation that I have outlined that Congress enacted the Displaced Persons Act of 1948. We were a member of the International Refugee Organization and the leading contributor to its expenses. We agreed that resettlement was the only fair and workable solution for these unfortunate people. We felt an obligation to absorb into our own national life a fair share of them. consistent with what our vast economy could reasonably bear. In spite of the hampering restrictions of that law. we have come a long way toward fulfillment of our goal. I supported that legislation. but I felt it was too narrow in its scope in order to meet the problem of dealing with our responsibilities.