As many Senators have pointed out. this is a historic occasion. The bill we will pass today will be considered. in the light of history. as one of the most important accomplishments of this Congress. There was a time when the drawing of distinctions among immigrants on the basis of nationality was a popular concept. But we have learned something since the 1920s. We have learned that there is no difference between people who participate in the life of our Nation. The refugee scientists who fled Nazi Germany taught us this. The JapaneseAmericans who fought and died in our Armed Forces taught us this. and the 400 or more aliens currently fighting in Vietnam are continuing this fine tradition. The displaced persons who have become our community leaders reinforce this point each day. And the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have come here in recent years. who have prospered and become good Americans and who have strengthened our economy is the final proof. - Today we are going to vote the lessons we have learned from them. And I think it is extremely appropriate that this action is taken this year. It is a natural and logical extension of the increasing quality that we are bringing to our domestic and foreign policy.
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