It will seem strange indeed that he will not be with us when the 92d Congress convenes. He was one who had already established himself as an authority in his chosen field of specialty when I first came to the House of Representatives. His wide range of knowledge. sober judgment. and wise counsel were invaluable to all of us who were required to cope with questions involving immigration policy and the problems of refugees. We found him to be generous with his time and with the distribution of knowledge drawn from the storehouse of his experience. Few issues whch come before us are as complicated and subject to misinterpretation as proposals to amend the immigration laws. The right of access to American citizenship is a prize beyond price to millions of persons who live in countries where personal freedom and fulfillment of human ambitions is denied by law or longestablished custom. Changes in the laws governing access must be handled with delicacy and a keen sense of human values. All of us who were present must recall with admiration his determined and successful effort to modernize our immigration laws after 20 years of discussion and debate had been without result. He will be long remembered for his accomplishment and the continuing vigor of our society will long reflect it. I wish him many years of relaxed and pleasant retirement. and the peace of mind that comes with the inner knowledge that he has given of his best and his best has made his country a better land in which to live.
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