This man came to these halls as a freshman Congressman in the cyclonic atmosphere of the final months of World War II. He cut his legislative "eye teeth" on the problems which faced the world as an aftermath of war. He developed leadership in alleviating the miseries of the millions of refugees and displaced persons who were stranded and homeless. He was in the vanguard of our Members who sought to help give relief to and bring about the rehabilitation of both our wartorn allies and our equally crippled erstwhile adversaries. I am particularly grateful that through JOHN ROONEYs efforts. Italy was included among the first nations receiving the lifegiving help of this countrynot only material help to feed the hungry. to heal the sick and suffering. to clothe the shivering and to house the homelessbut the economic aid and political support to permit the development of a strong and independent nation. This reborn nation in which so many of the kinsman of Americans still reside and the able leadership of this restored state have seen fit to honor JOHN ROONEY on several occasions for the successful efforts he made year after year in their behalf. The people of Italy and those of us of Italian birth or lineage are grateful. too. for JOHN ROONEYs tireless efforts to bring about new immigration legislation which provided among other improvements the opportunity for immigrant families to be reunited. But. Mr.
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