Mr. President. the Detroit News in a July 25 editorial endorsed President Kennedys call for the elimination of the national origins quota system from our immigration statutes as a reform which is "sound and long overdue." The editorial points out that the old system based on national and racial quotas would be replaced by a system giving preference to individuals of talent and special skills. and to parents of American citizens. Having introduced the bill recommended by the President. I am hopeful that responsible editorial opinion will broaden public support. Responsible. discerning editorial support such as this will broaden public understanding and support for the bill recommended by the President and which. when I introduced it on July 24 was cosponsored by 26 Senators of both parties.
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