Let me say that the net result of this legislation on everyday American life will not be great. This bill corrects injustice. It substitutes practicality for bigotry. It will remove a thorn from the conduct of our foreign relations. But the annual influx of foreigners will continue to be barely perceptible in a population as large and as heterogeneous as our own. The immigration total of 170.000 does not represent a substantial increase over earlier years. The effect on our economy and our society will scarcely be noticed. But for the individuals who are affected by this measure. the impact will be enormous.
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