Mr. Speaker. all of us have listened with great intensity and attention to the remarks of our distinguished colleague from New York in terms of the Irish imigration problem. He has. of course. for many months now been pressing for some relief to this rather unfortunate situation which arose out of the interpretation placed on the last Immigration Act. Many of us who have supported that act and will continue to support the elimination of a national origins system were led to believe that this would not work an adverse effect on smaller nations. particularly nations such as Ireland. Yet we know that this adverse effect has been felt by potential Irish immigrants. It may be that unless something is done here the Irishman of the United States may be as near extinction as the whooping crane is. because we all know that not only do the Irish make attractive immigrants but. because of their congeniality. good humor. and gregariousness. they are quickly assimilated into other strains. Therefore. they are quickly assimilated into the map of America. So we need the Irish seed stock to keep the great Irish tradition going.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization about Irish people being congenial, good humored, and gregarious.