Speech #810292256

The problem of dealing with criminal aliens and subversive aliens is one with which we are all concerned. and there is no question about the fact that our laws with respect to curtailing their movements and supervising their actions must be tightened. They are a constant menace to our democratic way of life. and appropriate legislation should be enacted to safeguard our people and our Nation from them. Certainly they should not be permitted to remain in this country without constant check and supervision merely because the countries from which they came refuse to grant them visas for their return. But that cogent reason. however. does not. in my opinion. justify passage of legislation such as H. R. 10. which would grant dictatorial powers to a member of the executive branch of the Government to deal with these people in complete disregard for the spirit. if not the letter. of our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.