Mr. President. one of the most pressing legislative needs of today is the complete revision and replacement of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 with a statute which conforms to our democratic traditions. our international declarations. and our concepts of fairness. There is no better time than now. during World Refugee Year. to rededicate ourselves to these ideals. Former Senator Lehman. after an exhaustive study of this problem. introduced S. 1206 in the 84th Congress. Together with several of my distinguished colleagues. I cosponsored his bill. I have continued my interest in the task of a thorough and complete revision of our immigration and citizenship laws. and I introduce today on behalf of myself. the junior Senator from Minnesota
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