Thus the numerical limitation which I propose. to complement the numerical limitation recommended by the committee. will not require a reduction of the recent flow but will provide in fact for an annual limit somewhere between 135.000 and 140.000. It will provide for a reasonable increase from the Western Hemisphere to accommodate our historic friends and in deference to hemispheric solidarity. It will also make provision for a reasonable increase in immigration from the newly independent republics of the Caribbean. Now. it is important to note what the Secretary of State had to say when he testified at great length and with refreshing candor before the Immigration Subcommittee. He was asked repeatedly about the numerical ceiling concept. Those of you who would like to examine his testimony will find it on pages 94 through 107 of the printed hearings for 1965.
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