Speech #890001813

There is no room in our free society for this degrading concept of subjecting human beings to the indignity of being judged on the basis of their place of birth or racial ancestry rather than on their merits and qualifications. Indeed. it does not even conform to the intent of the Congress. Under pressent law. 156.700 quota immigrants may enter the United States each year. But because some countries are not using their full quotas. 60.000 numbers are wasted each year. while numerous Americans are waiting for their relatives to obtain permission to join them. My legislation will eliminate once and for all this stain on our national ideals and honor.