It should be considered also on the basis of equity with other foreign countries. During the war years of 1939 to 1946. an unused Italian quota of 34.789 was accumulated. Consequently. the Italians have been denied that number of immigration quota numberz to which they were entitled under existing immigration laws. Also. if these 36.789 quota numbers had been issued to Italian nationals during the period in question. this would substantially increase the new quota for Italy if future quotas are based on the nationality ratio as of 1950 rather than on the 1920 census. I believe the Congress should also view this proposed amendment from the standpoint of humanitarianism.
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