To pass this bill in its present form without amendments to correct this incredible neglect of the areas where we have already sustained such losses is to Invite also moral defeat. psychological defeat. and propaganda defeat in that part of the world. When the bill is read for amendment I hope it will be improved in this respect. I shall offer amendments on page 5 to provide a quota of 2.00b visas to the Chinese refugees on the island of Hong Kong. who also have escaped from Communist tyranny. to cut down to 2.000 the quota of 3.000 for a handful of white Russians and other Europeans who have fled from the Communist tyranny in China. and also amendments to provide 2.000 visas for nationals of Japan and a similar number for refugees in the Near East. They are token quotas. to be sure. as are most of those for European countries. but they will give clear evidence of Americas recognition and sympathy and concern for people whoever and wherever they may be who are in this unfortunate situation. " I hope all will vote for these amendments and then vote for the bill as amended.
Keywords matched
visas refugees