Ireland is an example of a country better off under the old law than under the new one. and no one can dispute that fact. There are others too in that category. If you analyze the whole picture. whether intended or otherwise. the present laws distribute the admissions in such a way as to change and radically revise the character and type of immigrants coming here. and materially and drastically alter the cultural patterns and delineations of the American society. Personally. I do not think this was the purpose and intent of the Congress. It certainly was not my purpose and intent when I supported the bill. To the contrary. I believe that Congress meant to outlaw discrimination against those countries. groups. and people who were not given a fair chance. in comparison with others. to emigrate to this country. It may be true that the law helped these people. and that is all to the good. It is also clear that the laws are hurting and working injustices against those groups whose fellow countrymen. and their descendants. have. for generations now. made glorious contributions to our country and stand out in our leadership and national life. I want to compliment the people who Joined with the able. distinguished gentleman from New York and my other distinguished colleagues. who recently heard the presentation of the case for the Irish immigrants which was delivered by Mr. John P. Collins. the Very Reverend Donald M.
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