Speech #820207859

I believe that the Senator from Minnesota has expressed many thoughts which coincide closely with those held by the sponsors of Senate bill 2842. We do not claim that it is a perfect bill. We have asked that hearings be held on S. 2842. so as to develop the differences between that bill and the bill introduced by the distinguished Senator from Nevada . with the idea that as a result of such hearings composition might be made and amendments adopted so as to accomplish some of the objectives which the distinguished Senator from Minnesota has mentioned. for example. the pooling of quotas. the eradication of racial or religious discriminations. and safeguards in the form of adequate hearings in cases involving deportations and revocations of citizenship. All those matters go deep to the heart of this subject. They affect millions of men and women in this country. both aliens and American citizens. and other millions of people who I hope and believe will follow them to our shores. It is because of that situation that my associates and I have so strongly urged that hearings be held on Senate bill 2842 before the Committee on the Judiciary. so as to analyze and give consideration to the questions which the Senator from Minnesota has so ably set forth. and to give an opportunity to hundreds of patriotic and loyal organizationsreligious. civic. and in the national origins categoryto express their views and to make suggestions and to furnish criticism. to the end that we may enact an adequate. fair. and effective immigration law in the traditions of our great country and in the traditions of the great men who have stood for civil liberties and for the rights of all peoples. both major and minor groups. and in the protection of aliens who have sought haven in and the opportunities afforded by the United States. It is because of that fact that I want to thank again the distinguished Senator from Minnesota for so ably and so clearly setting forth these pinits.