Let us not spoil it. I do not approve of legislation which accepts one group of friends but. in effect. tells another group that they cannot expect equal treatment. An American minister in Japan recently wrote to me. stating that fair treatment on immigration matters for the people of Asia would create more good will than all the foreign aid we can offer. I believe there is food for thought in his words. The President of the United States says that we should abandon the concept of race and ethnic classifications. so far as they deal with immigrant quotas. This is in the interest of good international relationships. In return for the admittance of the small number of 2.250 refugees a year. we will reap big dividends in the form of good will and friendly relations. Mr. President. on my amendment I ask for a division.
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