To the contrary. I assert that anyone who believes in the equality of man should share my views. because if men are truly equal. the people who constitute the most numerous part of the population of any nation are necessarily those who contribute most to that country and its development. The purpose of the national origins quota system under the McCarranWalter Act was to receive for permanent residence in America. and for eventual 24232 Co citizenship. immigrants who had cultural backgrounds similar to those of the people already here. and who for that reason were most readily assimilable into our way of life. When the committee report was filed. I incorporated certain additional views which appear on pages 56. 57. and 58. These additional views set forth in more detail the reasons why I accept as wise the national origins quota system of the McCarranWalter Act. Mr. President.
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Immigrants with similar cultural backgrounds are most readily assimilable into our way of life.