Mr. Speaker. one of the most important legislative proposals of this progressive administration is the revision of the present Immigration and Nationality Act. As one of the many cosponsors of this proposal. I have frequently urged that the discriminatory national origins quota system be abolished and that it be replaced with a system that is impartial. fair. and compassionate. I have received a copy of the progress report of Unico. National Immigration Committee. of which Judge Charles De Fazio. Jr.. of Hoboken. N.J.-a close friend of mineis chairman. This report thoroughly covers the injustice of the present immigration law and cites the urgency of Congress passing legislation that would remove this blemish from our record as a free and fair nation. I hope with all my heart that 1965 will be the year that Congress amends the Immigration and Nationality Act. What a great achievement that would benot only for this administrationnot only for the United Statesbut also for our form of government. which is respected throughout the world for the freedom it advocates. However. that advocacy is not respected unless freedom is practiced in all of our Nations activitiesincluding our immigration policy. As the New York Times editorial of January 14. 1965. pointed out: It [the revised immigration law] deserves enactment. It is time to rekindle that lamp beside the golden door and banish forever those shadows that have dimmed its bright flame too long. The report follows:
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