The unallotted numbers will be placed into a general pool and issued in chronological order within statutorily defined preferences favoring highly skilled specialists and uniting of families. Special provisions are made for emergency situations. thus eliminating the need for emergency legislation which we have been called upon to pass over the years. At this point I want to make it clear. since every discussion surrounding immigration changes is obscured by arguments about our unemployment. our lack of classrooms. our housing. etc.. that these arguments are totally irrelevant since the bill before you in no way significantly increases the basic numbers of immigrants to be permitted entry. We are not talking about increased immigration. we are talking about equality of opportunity for all peoples to reach this promised land. We freely acknowledge the fact that we are a land of immigrants. that this amalgam of blood has given us the richness. the diversity. the creativity that no other country in history has been able to achieve. From the builder of tunnels to the atomic scientist. we have drawn from the pool of world talent and have created a pluralistic society whichand I do not exaggerateremains the wonder of all living historians. In this complex age. therefore. shall not we as a nation have the means whereby we can choose freely from all corners of the earth the talents and the skills we need and not limit our own choice because one man of genius was born 5 miles east or south of the wrong boundary.
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