Mr. President. earlier today. Secretary of State Dean Rusk appeared before the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Naturalization in support of S. 1932. the immigration bill I introduced. on behalf of myself and 26 other Senators. to carry out the legislative recommendations of President Kennedy and President Johnson. At a time when political negativism is so vocal from some quarters. it is refreshing to know this Nation has in the White House a President interested in positive approaches to the problems and issues confronting our society. In my book. the matter of immigration reform has lain too long in a wasteland of inaction. It is to the great credit of President Johnson that he has put his administration very firmly on the side of positive leadership in yet another important segment of public policy. I hope. Mr. President. that we in Congress will proceed expeditiously to consider the Senate bill 1932. Immigration reform has broad support on both sides of the aisle. and. I may add. throughout the country. The passage of such a reform measure would be a great achievement for the American people.
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