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On the recordOctober 2, 1965
This bill says simply that from this day forth those wishing to immigrate to America shall be admitted on the basis of their skills and their close relationship to those already here.
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Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

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Remarks at the Signing of the Immigration Bill, Liberty Island, New York

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