It eliminates. at long last. a statute which seeks to bar people from this country because of ethnic origin. The bills passage which appears imminent. will be a blessing to the Nation and its honor and conscience. I join with the Senator from Hawaii . a member of the committee who preceded me in his kind sentiments for those who have so long fought this issue of immigration reform. and have been so influential in bringing it out of committee. The Senator from Massachusetts . who is in charge of the bill. has performed most outstanding and yeoman service in long. arduous. and exhaustive hearings. sitting through them day after day. It was my privilege to attend a good many of the hearings myself. though not nearly as many as he did. and the Senate is very much in his debt for his efforts in bringing the bill to the floor.
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