Remaining unused will be some 75.000 to 80.000 numbers. Thereafter only those who fall into the seven categories set forth in the present Act will. under certain conditions. be able to enter. The order of preference priorities and percentage allocations for the admission of qualified immigrants under the numerical limitation of 170.000 is as follows: (1) Unmarried sons or daughters of U.S. citizensthe first 20 percent of the total of 170.000. (2) Husbands. wives. and unmarried sons or daughters of alien residents20 percent plus any unused portion of class (1). (3) Members of professions. scientists. and artiststhe next 10 percent. (4) Married sons or daughters of United States citizens10 percent plus any unused portions of classes (1) through (3). (5) Brothers or sisters of United States citizens24 percent plus any unused portions of classes (1) through (4). (6) Skilled or unskilled persons capable of filling labor shortages in the United Statesthe next 10 percent. (7) Refugees from persecution by Communist or certain other governmentsthe next 6 percent. Now let us supposeand suppose we mustthat the time comes. sooner or later. when the Soviet Union rolls up its curtain to permit the Jews to leave. if so they wish. free to leave a land where more than any other group. they are denied the right to their own cultural expression. their own bond of which I spoke before of Jew to Jew. and where they are taught to deny God and his prophets. And when that curtain is hoisted. shall we be able here in the United States to hold out our arms? 2.485.000 Jews live in the Soviet Union In twilight bondage.
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