I sought to express by effective action the interest which. as President of the United States. I felt in these troubled people. as well as my deep sympathy for them and desire to be of help to them. This latest exodus of persons fleeing from Communist oppression is the first time in many years in which our Nation has become the country of first asylum for any such number of refugees. To grant such asylum is in accordance with the longstanding traditions of the United States. Our people opened their homes and hearts to the Hungarian refugees 4 years ago. I am sure we will do no less for these distressed Cubans. The Vorhees report was mainly to the point that the Cuban problem was a national problem. not a local problem.
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