Mr. Speaker. few areas in our laws more urgently demanded reform than the archaic and unfair system of choosing those immigrants we would allow to enter the United States. Thus. the Congress passed Public Law 89236 In 1965. one of the most welcome effects of which was the abolition of the outdated and inequitable national origins quota system. This measure was aimed at returning our country to an immigration policy which both serves the national interest and continues our traditional ideals. While further reforms in our immigration laws are certainly required. I believe the 1965 act was an important milestone and that longstanding Improvements were finally implemented. The abolition of the national origins quota system was to be accomplished over a 3year period. Thus. on July 1 of this year. the 1965 law will become fully effective. Obviously. this will have important and farreaching repercussionsboth in terms of the flow of immigration into the United States as well as the increased demands which will be placed on our consular officials overseas. Earlier this year. Miss Barbara M.
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