They could not have him deported. He had a multitude of habeas corpus writs issued. and. under the rule. neither res adjudicata nor deportation was applicable. If my recollection serves me correctly. I believe that the present occupant of the chair. the junior Senator from New York was serving as Attorney General of the United States at that time and has some familiarity with the problem. I say to the senior Senator from Oregon that I believe a good case can be made for the proposition that. if a man comes to America illegally and engages in underworld activities. he ought not to have the benefit of a simple statute of limitations. I agree that if a man comes here illegally and becomes a useful member of society and can show that fact. he ought not to be deported. Under the bill as amended at the Instance of the able and distinguished senior Senator from Hawaii and myself. a man who comes here illegally and becomes a useful and good citizen can acquire a permanent residence here and eventual citizenship. However.
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