Mr. Speaker. I want to commend the distinguished chairman of the Committee on Immigration. Mr. WALTER. for bringing this measure from his committee. It includes many facets of immigration legislation which I have long favored and advocated. Not only does this bill include a measure concerning alien orphans. but also it includes provisions for reuniting families long separated by residence in different nations. If this body approves S. 2237. it will have taken a step in amending our immigration and naturalization laws which I have advocated for some time. I refer to section 2 of S. 2237 which incorporates as permanent law a provision of our immigration laws which in the past has been handled by temporary extensions enacted by the Congress. This is the provision dealing with the immigration and adoption of alien orphans. For the past several years. the Congress has continued in force the alien orphan provisions of our immigration laws. but in all instances the provision was in effect for a period of not more than 2 years. Under this portion of the law. thousands of orphans have entered the United States having been adopted by American citizens. They have provided a home for these parentless children who. in many cases. would otherwise lead a life of despair. lacking the love and affection that only a parent can give.
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