Again. the Republicans attempted to make political capital out of the civilrights legislation when it came to the floor after 31/2 years of inaction by the administration. The fundamental problem of eliminating secondclass citizenship and insuring equal rights to all Americans should be above politics. I have sponsored legislation designed to establish an immigration program that is consonant with our democratic traditions and I have sought to secure the improvement of the Refugee Relief Act. I regret this humanitarian and longoverdue legislation has not been acted upon by the House. I have personal knowledge of many compassionate cases dependent upon this program. and I am confident the American people desire its continuation and liberalization.
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