Speech #890151003

Mr. Speaker. the longdesired and imperatively urgent immigration bill recently approved by the Congress has now. by Presidential signature. become historic Public Law 236 of the 89th Congress. Its principal features provide for the abolishment of the discriminatory 41yearold national origins quota system of admission to the United States and preference classification to applicants with close family ties to U.S. citizens and those possessing skills essentially needed in this country. This law will have. of course. a tremendous impact upon the lives of untold numbers of individuals and families. both here in this country and abroad. Although the language of the law may be clear. to those of us with legislative experience it will undoubtedly seem quite complex. and be subject to possible misinterpretation by a great many inexperienced but vitally interested and affected persons and organizations. On this score. the dedicated and esteemed chairman. the distinguished gentleman from Ohio. of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Nationality. has most timely and thoughtfully prepared and presented. for the enlightenment of all these people and units. a very clear and comprehensive explanation. by a question and answer series. of the meaning and application of the provisions of the law. Undoubtedly. his presentation will be of immeasurable assistance to even Members of Congress in providing answers to questions about the bill that they will surely receive from constituents. Mr.