All of these Hawaiians have lived in peace and in harmony for many years. Now they will continue to do so. but as fullfledged American citizens. Because of the beliefa belief which we hope is unjustifiedthat Congress is not ready to make basic changes In the Immigration law at this time. most of the bills in the 86th Congress deal with only limited aspects of the problem. Only two bills (the Celler bill in the House and the Kennedy bill in the Senate) strike directly at the national origins quota system. although almost all proposals would strike at it indirectly by giving special consideration to certain groups of applicants. Almost every one of these "halfway" bills contains worthwhile improvements in our present law. Some would increase the number of immigrants. some would permit the "pooling" of unused quotas and thus yield extra numbers to some countries. some would provide special arrangements for refugeeescapees. some would facilitate family reunification.
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