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There was no . 2842 has been legislation before the committee along tions and out- the lines of Senate bill 2842. There was all sections of ks of life here. no pending legislative proposal to which xpressed to me the witnesses could address themselves individuals and positively. as they could now. and now t of Americans desire to do. in regard to the Humphreyg and codifying Lehman bill. ization laws. it The subcommittee of the Judiciary you will agree. Committee which participated in these en to them for d Judgment on hearings had no opportunity to examine a definite legislative proposal which our committee contained provisions for pooling of onsidered other quotas. for a Visa Review Board. for a statutory Board of Immigration Appeals. and for a complete elimination of all racial discriminations and barriers. to name just a few of the substantive provisions of the HumphreyLehman bill. Moreover. S. 2842. the HumphreyLehman bill. presents for the first time legislative means of achieving what most of us wish to achieve. a more liberal immigration policy. within a framework of greater security for the United States. with adequate provision for equitable and fair treatment for all aliens. both for applicants for admission into the United States and for those already in the country. All this is new and merits the attention and consideration of the Judiciary Committee and of the Senate. I should like to point out further.