There were no per country ceilings for Mexico and Canada until 1976. The policy that we emphasize here recognizes a very special friendship. relationship. and proximity that we have with our contiguous neighbors in trade and mutual strategic interests and commitment to democratic principles. By allowing the unused numbers of one of these contiguous neighbors to go to the quota of the other. we will be reducing the pressure for illegal immigration while recognizing this very special. sensitive relationship we have with our neighbors. and it will relieve the backlogs with those countries. These things come from my visit with Mexican officiaisthe President. the Presidentdesignate. and othersthat they are very pleased at this special recognition of a special privilege. And that is what it is. that is what it is provided for.
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