Mr. President. as a cosponsor of the administrations immigration bill this year. which was introduced by the Senator from Utah . I was very much gratified. as were others. by the vote last night of 65 to 4. by which the revised immigration bill was passed by the Senate. While many of us who wanted to see the Presidents recommendations enacted into law were disappointed by the limited coverage of the bill as passed. nevertheless I feel that the bill is a worthwhile step ahead. and will help us in the development of a really just and sound immigration policy. One omission from the bill which was passed last night was. in my judgment. particularly serious. The bill failed to alleviate the plight of the Hungarian refugees who have come to this country because of the Communist cruelties. and who have been admitted on parole. The total number is in the neighborhood of 27.000. and the uncertain status of these courageous people is a source of great concern to many of us. I realize full well there may be dangers of Communist infiltration through this route.
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