Furthermore. this feeling. which is found among the PolishAmericans. the ItalianAmericans. the GreekAmericans. and so many others in my State of Connecticut is. I am sure. an accurate reflection of the reactions of their kinsmen overseas. I again ask the question which I have asked previously about the inconsistency about our foreign policy. when we appropriate $600.500.000.000 for military and economic aid for the countries of Europe. and at the same time slap so many of those proud and sensitive peoples in the face and tell them that they are not worthy of equality of treatment under our immigration laws. Mr. President. too few Members of this body have read the pending bill. A knowledge even of its details is far more widespread throughout many groups in the Nation than it is in Washington. By the vote taken today literally millions of loyal Americans will discover who are the Senators who have a compassionate understanding of their problems. as well as an understanding of the grave problems of our own world leadership which are involved. As President Truman states in his veto message: The time to develop a decent policy of immigrationa fitting instrument for our foreign policy and a true reflection of the ideals we stand for. at home and abroadis now. I know that President Truman feels deeply on this score. entirely apart from his eloquent veto message of yesterday. As recently as last Monday I talked with him at length over the telephone to report not only on my conversation with Mr.
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