Schwartz reviewed the great accomplishments which persons from many foreign lands have in the United States. He noted that as far back as 1644 people speaking 18 different languages were living side by side peacefully in the town of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island. He noted how in many instances in the past. America has opened its doors as a haven to the oppressed and outcast. Mr. Schwartz also noted the need to reaffirm this great tradition of American freedom by congressional approval of President Kennedys recommendations for revision of our immigration laws. This certainly is a stirring and heartening address and I commend it to my colleagues. I ask unanimous consent that Mr.
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