(assistant to thd executive director. Catholic Relief ServicesNational Catholic Welfare Conference). Mr. Chairman. the hundreds of thousands of refugees and immigrants who entered the United States under legislation sponsored and furthered by the late Congressman Walter are represented here today. in a sense. by the private agencies which helped them to settle in their newly adopted homeland. These voluntary agencies worked closely with Congressman Walter in connection with the passage of special legislation on behalf of these men. women. and children. On the occasion of the death of Congressman Walter. the honorary chairman of the American Council of Voluntary Agencies.
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