Mr. President. from time to time I have called to the Senates attention the widespread support for S. 1932. the immigration bill introduced in July 1963. on behalf of myself and 26 other Senators from both sides of the aisle. This bill and its companion in the House. H.R. 7700. carry out the legislative recommendations of President Kennedy and President Johnson. The American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service. Inc.. through its committee on migration and refugee problems. has gone on record in To avoid undue hardship on these low quota areas during transition period. full support of these bills. The member agencies are to be commended for their forthright stand on immigration reform. and for their many activities to stimulate enlightened opinion in a significant area of public policy. Bishop Edward E. Swanstrom. chairman of the committee on migration and refugee problems. recently made an excellent statement before a House subcommittee. Bishop Swanstrom. who is also executive director of Catholic Relief ServicesNational Catholic Welfare Conference. has long experience in immigration matters. where his happy combination of administrative skill and humane motivation have given extraordinary leadership. Mr. President.
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