This amendment sets a comprehensive ceiling. From what has developed over a period of years. 425.000 is a generous figure. During the period from 1921 to 1980. our average immigration level was only 274.469. As a matter of fact. I am confident that this figure is much more generous than public sentiment indicates it should be. I believe the public supports stricter controls over immigration. Mr. President. it is obvious that unlimited numbers of people. however unfortunate their situation may be. coming into this country in large. unrestrained numbers. are necessarily forced to compete with American workers for jobs. This is causing problems in certain areas of the country already. We have heard about events in Miami. in Denver. and along the Gulf Coast involving fishing practices which have been caused. in large part. by the unrestrained numbers of refugees who have been allowed to settle in the United States. I think we all know that there is sentiment in this country to be a good neighbor. to be caring and concerned. and I think we are. As a nation. we do not have to prove that over and over every day.
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