I shall take only a few minutes of the Senates time to discuss It. I must express my regret that the measure is not more comprehensive. It serves to emphasize the great importance of having. early in the next session. a thorough consideration of our immigration statutes. in order to remove from them certain discriminatory features and in order to help unite families which today are separated because of some of their harsh provisions. Under the bill now before us. it is my judgment. Mr. President. based on reliable estimates. that a total of 7.000 aliens in the first preference or skilled specialist category. will be permitted to enter the United States freed of quota restrictions. or. if they are already in the United States on a temporary basis. they will be eligible to have their status adjusted to that of permanent residents. In the fourth preference group. some have said that approximately 16.000 alien relatives of American citizens will be able to come to this country. Mr.
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