Mr. Speaker.. I rise in support of H.R. 778. a bill which I introduced to repeal the "coolie trade" .laws enacted by Congress in 1862 and The repeal of these laws. long overdue. would. represent an expression by the Congress that the circumstances which prompted the enactment of these laws no longer exist. because of a change in social. economic and political conditions. Moreover. the word "coolie" carries a demeaning connotation to persons of Chinese ancestryAmericans -and foreigners alike. To perpetuate these laws would constitute the deliberate continuation of such connotations.. On. three separate occasionsin the 89th. 90th and 92d Congressthe House passed this legislation.. only to see it die in the Senate.