Mr. President. when Congress. 20 years ago. approved a Joint resolution authorizing the socalled headquarters agreement with the United Nations. granting certain rights. privileges. and immunities to the United Nations and its personnel. both Houses of the Congress approved a reservation which was designed to protect and preserve the immigration and internal security laws of the United States. The language of this reservation was short and to the point. It reads: Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as in any way. diminishing. abridging. or weakening the right of the United States to safeguard its own security. Mr. President. both Houses of the Congress thought that reservation necessary for the protection of the internal security of this country In connection with a grant of privileges and immunities to the United Nations and its quasidiplomatic personnel.
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