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JR.. has served his State and this country with distinction for 12 years. As the ranking member of the House Committee on the Judiciary. it has been my pleasure to observe his outstanding contribution to the work of that committee. It Is particularly in the difficult and highly technical field of immigration and nationality that ARCH has contributed so much. He early in his congressional career became learned in this important field of law. His quick grasp of the intricacies of immigration law early marked him as an authority in the field. His application to his duties as the ranking member of the Immigration Subcommittee reflects credit to himself. to the Judiciary Committee. to his district. and to his State. Thorough and penetrating in his questions during committee hearings. and persuasive in debate in committee. in the House and in conferences. ARCH MOORE has been notably successful In improving and promoting legislation which he undertook to support. His mark was made most significantly on the 1965 Immigration Act. the most important amendment and modification of the U.S. immigration policy in the last 50 years. Largely due to the work of ARCH MOORE. in committee. in the House. and in joint conference with the other body. the transition from a national origins quota system to a restricted and limited worldwide. nondiscriminatory immigration system was accomplished with overwhelming congressional support. First and foremost. ARCH MOORE has been motivated by the high purpose of protecting the best interests of his country. as he exercised his talents. abilities. and skills upon immigration legislation and policy. This high purpose has been achieved with the inclusion of numerous provisions In our Immigration laws which ARCH MOORE initiated. In addition to his contribution to the work of the Judiciary Committee. ARCH MOORE has served with great credit and distinction as a member of the Select Commission on Western Hemisphere Immigration as a delegate to the International Committee for European Migration. the international organization to administer refugee movements. His wise counsel and expert technical knowledge have contributed to the resolution of worldwide immigration problems. For a number of years. it was my pleasure also to serve with ARCH MOORE on the House Select Small Business Committee. ARCH was always a stanch defender and advocate of the interests of small business.