Speech #830100475

A percentage of Italians will vote for these Communist candidates. not knowing the danger lurking behind their propaganda. So I am not fearful about any Communists coming in under this bill as ample barriers are set up to prevent their admission. Every major free country on the globe is accepting its responsibility by admitting a just number of unfortunate refugees and escapees from Iron Curtain countries. Brazil and other South American countries. along with Canada. Australia. New Zealand. and others. are taking their pro rata share of these unfortunate people. who are victims of a devastating war. The opponents of this bill. by their statements. would have you believe that the big percentage of immigrants coming to America are Communists or potential Communists. I personally know that in my congressional district a great number of displaced persons have come to this country. established homes. and are engaged in productive work and are making outstanding citizens. This fact applies to all nationalities. Under the provisions of this bill. if each State were allotted its pro rata share. they would receive approximately 5.000 immigrants. A great number of Members on the floor of this House are sons or grandsons of immigrants. Would it not be deplorable if the Members of Congress a few generations ago took the same attitude toward the admission of people across the ocean as citizens to our country that some Members of Congress are taking toward this legislation. I have received a great number of requests from families in my district to aid in admitting their relatives. who are refugees trying to reestablish themselves in a country where they can enjoy liberty and freedom. These Americans are Vouching for the patriotism and stability of their relatives and would not be asking our Government to admit persons who are Communists. People from across the waters. who have lived in America for any period of time.