Mr. President. regrettably I was not on the floor Friday afternoon when the distinguished Senator from Hawaii delivered his eloquent and richly documented address on the need to amend the Nations immigration statutes. But from my study of the speech in the RECORD. I wish to commend my good friend from Hawaii for his forthright and intelligent statement. It surely ranks as one of the most thoroughly researched and factual addresses delivered on this subject in many years. We are fortunate that a man of the vision and understanding of the Senator from Hawaii has brought this immigration matter to our attention. I am proud to cosponsor both S. 747 and S. 1932. the two principal bills pertaining to a thorough revision of the immigration and naturalization laws. I realize that the Judiciary Committee has a difficult task in determining the precise nature of the final product that should be brought to the Senate floor. But I join with the Senator from Hawaii in urging prompt consideration of both bills and hoping for an overwhelming vote in favor of updated. just. and humane procedures relating to immigration. The President of the United States has sent us his message on this subject. and has proposed legislation which has been introduced by the Senator from Michigan . The recommended changes are long overdue. our Nation is that much poorer for tolerating such archaic and unjust immigration policies in recent years. Once again. I compliment the Senator from Hawaii for his statesmanlike Contribution to the Senates consideration of American immigration policies.
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