The gentleman from New York has accomplished many constructive and valuable things in the 30 years he has served here. many things of which we in New York are exceedingly proud. I think. however. that probably his great-. est monument will be his fight and eternal vigilance on behalf of the millions of unfortunate people who. to escape political and religious persecution abroad. have had to come to these shores for sanctuary. and have pleaded with us to open the doors of this great land of opportunity. so that they might attempt to rebuild their shattered lives. This country has become great by reason of the immigrants who have come to our shores over the years. The cultures that were brought here from all the countries of the world have helped us in building the greatest and the strongest democracy in the world. I think the one thing of which the gentleman from New York can be proudest is the fight he has made over the years to see that we have decent. humane. and liberal immigration laws. Here again he is in one of the great fights of his career for the repeal of the McCarran Act. and I know "MANNIE" CELLER will go on to win the fight on this illconceived immigration law which is presently on our books and which I believe was a mistake. I sincerely believe we will correct that error. In that fight to correct it. in that fight to create a more humane immigration policy in this country. the gentleman from New York will be the leader in the future. as he has been in the past. I have been here 12 years. so the gentleman from New York has 18 years on me. and "Mannie." I would like to make a deal with you now. Eighteen years from now. when I will have served 30 years in this House.
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