Mr. Speaker. the Hungarian tragedy has focused attention on the pressing need for legislation to deal adequately with the whole refugee program. The openhearted welcome given to these refugees by the American A134 people reflects strong sentiment for a liberalized refugee program consonant with our noble traditions. George Washington recognized a national need to give haven to "the oppressed and persecuted of all nations and religions." and. viewing our accomplishments as a Nation since then. the wisdom of that policy is clear. No responsible person desires unlimited. uncontrolled immigration. but we do have the duty of offering a home to others who are oppressed. to those we can help and who can help us. SI am pleased at the prospects of early action on a broadened refugee program by the Congress. and in this connection I wish to direct attention to the plight of the Egyptian Jews. These persecuted and oppressed people are in desperate need of a haven. and shodid be included in an expanded refugee program. I should like at this point to include a communication from the Essex County coordinating committee of the National Council of Jewish Women which. among other things. asks that our Government announce its willingness to expand the current Hungarian refugee program. to include Jews deported from Egypt. The letter reads as follows:
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