Elimination of racial barriers against citizens of other lands is a logical extension of eliminating discrimination against American citizens. Madam President. repeatedly and for many years. I have spoken in the Senate to urge consideration of legislation to reform our immigration laws in this way. Again and again I have urged that the Congress enact an immigration measure to eliminate the last vestiges of racial discrimination from our immigration laws. Now. at last. we have before us an immigration proposal. H.R. 2580. which reflects in every detail the principles of equality and human dignity to which our Nation subscribes. and which. at the same time. serves the national interest.
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