Mr. President. because of the compassionate nature of these Portuguese aliens situation. because they were apparently victimized. and because of the many debts they have incurred in attempting to become citizens of the United States. I believe it only fair and just that I should take positive action to insure that they will not be deported immediately. Therefore. I am introducing legislation for the relief of these 19 Portuguese aliens in order that they shall have time to either legally adjust their position under the present Immigration law or so they might be in a position to pay their debts and depart from the United States in an orderly manner. As you know. Mr. President. it has been the custom of the Immigration and Naturalization Service not to deport aliens while private legislation is pending in their behalf. Therefore. with this thought in mind. I should like to ask unanimous consent at this time to introduce legislation on behalf of the following 19 aliens and I ask unanimously to have the 19 bills printed in the RECORD at this point:
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