It will be recalled that the bill which was considered last year to permit the importation of Mexican farm labor was debated to a considerable extent on the floor. I am sure that Senators will remember the amendment which was proposed by the Senator from Illinois . and adopted by the Senate. but later eliminated in conference. The amendment to the immigration law which we are now considering does not. I admit. go even as far as the socalled Douglas amendment. However. as has been stated many times. the proposed amendment goes a large part of the way. It is my hope that within the next few months the Senate will consider the omnibus bill now on the calendar. which would further strengthen the immigration laws. The enactment of this amendment is necessary. I understand. because the Mexican Government refuses to enter into another contract pursuant to existing law unless we strengthen our immigration laws. It. will be recalled that when the agreement was entered into last year the President of the Republic of Mexico. as well as our own President. decided to limit the contract to 6 months. in the hope that the Congress would enact a law to assist in solving the wetback problem.
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