Mr. Speaker. because I am firmly convinced that there is great need to revise and amend the present Immigration and Nationality Act. I introduced H. R. 3739. at the beginning of this session of Congress. The need for such action is further emphasized by an open letter. dealing with the revision or repeal of the Internal Security Act of 1950 and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952. signed by 71 members of the Oregon Conference of the Methodist Church and furnished to me by the Reverend Olin E. Parrett and the Reverend Edward Terry. both of Portland. In his letter of transmittal. Reverend Terry states: We believe that such changes as those indicated are necessary steps toward more Christlike legislation in this field. As you know. hundreds of organizations in all walks of life have indicated their belief that basic changes in these immigration laws are necessary if we are to maintain our American ideals of liberty and freedom for all. I ask unanimous consent that the open letter and list of names attached be printed in the Appendix of the RECORD. The letter and list follows:
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