We are talking about vesting new powers in officers of the Government. We are talking about an issue which has its ramifications in connection with our foreign policy and our relationships with other nations. Mr. President. we cannot debate an immigration bill as an afterthought. This is fundamental legislation. I want to debate it in the spirit of charity and good willand I hope with intelligence. I want to debate it at a time when we are ready to debate it. Let me conclude by saying that it had been my intention to be absent from the Senate this week.
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