Mr. Speaker. it is hardly necessary to remind ourselves that America was built by immigrants. Many nations have contributed to her greatness. One such country is Italy. Unfortunately. because of the national origins quota system embodied in the old immigration laws. immigration from Italy was restricted. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 remedied many of the former inequities. However. Italian brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens are unable to be united with their families because of the long waiting list. An Italian eligible for fifth preference status must have filed a petition approximately 12 years ago. This is unjust. and I have introduced legislaionH.R. 12274---o remedy this inequity.
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