Commissioner Santaella. Gilbert Gerena Valentin. and Jose Morales went to the White House to present the testimony for President Johnson. In his testimony Commissioner Badillo estimated that there are some 330.000 Puerto Ricans of voting age in New York City who have not enjoyed the right to vote because of the literacy test. He said. "We are then. American citizens. proud of our heritage. proud of our contribution to the general welfare of our Nation. and stand ready to contribute to our Nations defense against any and all enemies." And he asked Congress to "take action to do away with the literacy test." I strongly urge my colleagues to heed his words and include the full text of his eloquent testimony at this point in the RECORD:
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