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The need is to devise some system by which undesirable immigrants shall be kept out entirely, while desirable immigrants are properly distributed throughout the country.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote reflects Roosevelt's views on the need for a systematic approach to immigration that distinguishes between desirable and undesirable immigrants.
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