Mr. President. on March 21. 1962. 25 Senators joined me in the introduction of S. 3043. which provides for a complete revision of the national origins quota system of the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952. The introduction of S. 3043 has provided a much needed focal point for public consideration and discussion of our basic immigration policies. I am happy to say that the bill has stimulated much interest throughout the country and has generated widespread and thoughtful debate on a subject of vital concern and importance to the American Nation. Copies of the bill with explanatory material are being circulated by the thousands by national organizations and local groups. Special conferences have been and are continuing to be called to discuss immigration revision. To date. I have participated in immigration and refugee conferences in New York. Philadelphia. and Kansas City. Similar meetings have been held and are in the planning stages in Los Angeles.
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