Mr. Speaker. while the present bill does not constitute a major revision of the existing basic immigration law. nevertheless it is a bill that liberalizes. in a number of important respects. the present law. While some of us feel that the bill does not go as far as we would like to see it go. nevertheless it is a decided step forward in bringing humane considerations to countless thousands of human beings. This bill will benefit relatives of many thousands of Americans and others legally in the United States. It will also allow for some 8.000 additional admissions every year by canceling the mortgages on quotas incurred under the old Displaced Persons Act. make available about 18.000 unused visa numbers which expired under the Refugee Relief Act. permit the unlimited immigration of orphans over a 2year period. as well as other beneficial provisions. In relation to the 2year period with regard to orphans. the debate in both branches of Congress clearly indicates that it is the intention to extend this provision. The pending bill represents. for this session. a compromise of divergent views. and is a decided step in the right direction.
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