Mr. Speaker. our immigration laws are based on oldfashioned quotas that never made sense to begin with. They allotted generous quotas to those nations whose people did not show much interest in coming to the United States as permanent residents. On the other hand. they set miserly quotas for those nations like Italy where many people look forward to the day when they can be reunited with their close relatives in the United States. Our policy toward Italians who are anxious to settle here. is a tragic illustration of the family splitting that results from our unrealistic and inhuman immigration laws. The millions of Americans whose homeland was Italy. have honored themselves and us by their high standard of citizenship. Hardworking. generous in spirit. notable for the sacrifices they make to give their children every educational opportunity. and devoted to the principles and the practice of democracy. they are an asset to our country.
Identified stereotypes
Italians are hardworking, generous, and devoted to democracy.