And let us look at this policy from the other side as well. How can the countries of the world believe that we are sincere in our concern for the elimination of prejudice and discrimination in the United States if we discriminate among them because of race or national origin? Certainly we can find no better way to contradict the idea that the United States is the bastion of freedom and equal rights than by continuing the quota system. The enactment of this legislation will not provide all of the changes or all of the reforms which our present immigration system requires. It is. however. a start. It does provide a sound basis on which we can build in developing an immigration policy that serves both the national interest and reflects the principles of equality and human dignity to which our Nation subscribes. As the Attorney General has made very clear: Without injury or cost. we can now infuse justice Into our immigration policy. Mr. Chairman.
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