Mr. Speaker. President Lyndon B. Johnson was presented with three reproductions of 15th century sailing vessels by the American Committee on Italian MigrationACIM-"in appreciation of his seeking passage and signing the immigration reform law which has abolished the national origins quota system." The law became fully effective on Monday. July 1. The presentation ceremonies took place In the White House. Twenty prominent Americans of Italian extraction. representing more than 6.600.000 ItaloAmericans. participated in the ceremonies. President Johnson in accepting the three 15th century caravels. hailed the American Committee on Italian Migration for working hard to bring about this landmark act which will work to enrich the heart of America.
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