Early today. I analyzed how we arrived at the 170.000 figure. Briefly. we traced it back to 1924. when the immigration bill was being considered. and the figure set then was 150.000. representing onesixth of 1 percent of the countrys population at that particular time. That figure was increased by some 8.000 as this country recognized newly independent countries and accorded them a small minimum quota. On top of the 158.000 figure. this bill Increased by 10.200 the total quota numbers to take care of refugees as defined in the bill. those fleeing from Communist persecution. or fleeing from the Middle East. or natural calamities. This brought the total close to the 170.000 figure. As the Senator from South Carolina has recognized. this figure does not include those who have close family relationships. so it probably would mean not only 170.000 but also 40.000 or 50.000 In addition because of the close family relationships.
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