The situation today is quite different from that which existed a year ago. The world picture has changed. We have an increased awareness of the plight of the refugees in Europe and of the problem of surplus population in northern. central. and southern Europe. On March 24 the President sent to the Congress a special message on this subject. That message emphasized the Importance to our whole foreign policy. and to the successful progress of the struggle against communism. of meeting the problem of the refugees and of surplus peoples In Europe. The President recommended that a minimum of 100.000 additional persons be admitted each year to the United States. as our contribution to the solution of this world problem. I ask unanimous consent.
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