Speech #890137928

I thank the Senator. The bill also contains three amendments which I had proposed during the executive sessions of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Naturalization. and which the subcommittee adopted. One amendment provides that all aliens who have lived in the United States for 7 years and who entered the country before June 28. 1958. may have their statuses adjustedso that they may eventually become U.S. citizens. A second amendment allows the issuance of visas to studentspreviously denied admissionupon posting bond and showing proof of acceptance at a recognized educational institution. A third amendment allows refugees from nations of the Western Hemisphere who are now living in the United States. and who have fled persecution or fear of persecution because of race. religion. or political belief from Communist or Communistdominated countries. to adjust their statuses without having to return to those countries. Mr. President. I have three tables of estimated quota area and immigration pool issuances under H.R. 2580 during fiscal years 1966. 1967. and 1968. which were issued by the Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs of the Department of State. these tables were accompanied by an explanatory memorandum. I ask unanimous consent that these tables. together with the memorandum. be printed in the RECORD at this point.