It reads in part: The TWU of America Local 100 * * * urges you to aggressively work for H.R. 2580. * * * It is our opinion that the legislation is no threat to employed workers in this country but would make it possible through preference classifications to allow people to enter this country who could fill particular skilled labor shortages. Finally. I would like to anticipate the amendment which my friends on the other side will offer to limit the immigration of natives from independent Western Hemisphere nations. and comment thereon. H.R. 2580 continues this countrys policy since 1924 of conferring special nonquota status upon nations of the Western Hemisphere. We have always found this policy. based upon our close mutual interests. ideals. and aspirations. to be in the best interests of our foreign relations within the hemisphere. Since immigration from Western Hemisphere nations has never been overwhelming in numbers. and since this bill requires that Congress be informed if there occurs a sharp rise in Western Hemisphere immigration. I see no reason why our historic policy of friendship should not continue as before. I further believe. and the Secretary of State has expressed himself on this point. that to now impose quota status on Western Hemisphere immigration would cause difficulties in our diplomatic relations with the countries involved. The liberal ideal and the entire history of Western philosophy has always exalted the inherent worth and dignity of the individual man. It Is my belief that this philosophy is at present the dominating sentiment of this Congress and indeed. of the Nation. We have before us today an opportunity to change our immigration law so as to reflect our real character and objectives. I hope my colleagues here today will take advantage of that opportunity.
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