Mr. Speaker. it is my earnest hope that the accomplishments of the 88th Congress will include a fundamental change in our immigration policy to reflect the solid foundations upon which our democratic way of life was conceived and developed. A Nation founded upon the powerful ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence cannot justify nor condone racial arrogance in any form. The national origins quota system of limiting immigration contradicts the founding principles of our Nation. It is past time to eliminate this policy of deliberate discrimination and to adopt a plan that is consonant with our ideals of equal treatment for all men. To this end I have introduced H.R. 3870 to allocate our immigration quotas on a fair and reasonable basis. Most Americans will agree with an excellent editorial entitled "Rejecting Racism" in the Newark News of February 24. 1963. that "to discriminate against prospective citizens solely because of their place of birth perpetuates an injustice". The editorial in full follows: [From the Newark (N.J.) Evening News.
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