England. Scotland. and Wales. and also to Australia. and to practically all the countries of the world with the exception of China and Japan who were excluded entirely. I think some islands of the Pacific and some Asiatics also were excluded. But gradually and generally over my protest. there has developed a tendency to liberalize the entrance requirements. It may be best because we are becoming more and more a great international nation. and our relationships are more international than they have ever been. At any rate. the main purpose of the fixing of quotas was to keep from the shores of America undesirable groups of people. such as Communists and criminals. and the insane. and those who would become a burden on the country. and those who would be taking the jobs of our workmen. I confess that I may not be up to date on this legislation as I should be and not as thoroughly conversant with the immigration problems as are these gentlemen who have prepared this very comprehensive piece of legislation. but I understand from all the groups in my section of the country who are very much interested in this kind of legislation. that this is a good bill and that they approve of it. Of course those who are in favor of opening up all the gates and letting everybody in without regard to any consideration whatever I presume would be against this bill as presented to us today. They have always been for free immigration. But generally speaking I think this bill now meets the approval of practically everybody who has been a student of this subject and this gradually growing legislation.
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Immigrants are generally undesirable and pose a threat to the economy and security of the country.