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line on the other side waiting, waiting for the opportunity to come in,
hoping against hope; and they have been told, of course, or rumors
have run around that their numbers will be called at a certain time,
and they do not know very much about the theory of the immigration
quotas or the basis of the quota. So they stand waiting. I speak of
it theoretically when I say “standing,” they are on a list.
Senator Coperanp. And that feeling extends, of course, into our
own country ?
Commissioner Horr. Oh, yes; of course, among the relatives especially,
 and a change in the quota law creates confusion unquestionably.

I am not concerned as to the number of people that come in. That
is a matter for Congress to decide, not for us who administer the law.
It is purely a question for Congress to determine. But I have
expressed myself on numerous occasions as opposed to any change
in the quota law,
Senator CoperLaxp. The existing quota law?
Commissioner Hur. The quota law existing to-day. I overemphasized
 the fact that we have a quota law and it is very satisfactory.
But the matter of changing the quota law is purely a matter for
Congress.
Senator Coperaxp. Mr. Hull, you have distinguished company in
your opinion, as there were two candidates for the Presidency, Mr.
Hoover and Mr. Smith, who took the same view.
Mr. Horr. I have understood so.
The Carman. Are there any further questions you desire to propound
 to Commissioner Hull? (After a pause.) Now, gentleman,
what is your pleasure in respect to this matter?
Senator Reep. I have just been handed by Mr. Boggs a tabulation
which he made up to show the immigration quotas and the number
of demands for places within that quota. I would like to ask that it
be inserted in the record along with the map which has already
cone in.
The Cruatrman. That will be done.
. (Thereupon, at 12 o'clock the committee proceeded to the consideration
 of executive business, and at the conclusion thereof adjourned
 to meet Wednesday, February 6, 1929, at 10 o’clock a. m.)