I ask unanimous consent to include in the RECORD as a part of my remarks a statement of declarations subscribed to by nine Senators. with respect to their reasons for not offering amendments to the bill and their views as to the things which it leaves undone. In order not to take too much time of the Senate. I merely wish to read the following sentences of the declaration: Within its very sharp limitations the bill does some good things. but it fails to do so much that is urgently needed as to be deeply disappointing. * * * We pledge our determined efforts in the next session of Congress to seek to effectuate the fundamental revisions required in the immigration law by the interests of justice and our national interest. We shall do everything we can to bring such measures to hearing and floor consideration. We issue this statement to state our reason for not offering amendments to the pending legislation. We are convinced it is so essential to get even some element of immigration relief at this session. that unsatisfactory and unimpressive as is this bill. we nevertheless wish to do nothing which could jeopardize its passage. It is signed by Messrs. CLARK.
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