As long ago as July 15. 1947. the then Assistant Secretary of State wrote to Senptor MYERS. who has introduced a similar bill in the other body. and I quote from the letter: The cxperience of the Department has strongly inclined it to the opinion that subsection (c) of section 404 of the Nationality I et does not serve the interests of the United StatesAnd that in his opinionit ought to be repealed. As recently as March 25. 1950. Mrs. Ruth B. Shipley. the present Chief of the Visa Division of the State Department. in a public address. sharply condemned 404 (c) as inequitable and declared that its presence on the statute books adversely affects operations in her department. It is my sincere hope. Mr.