In a strong appeal for liberalization of the U.S. immigration laws, New York State Industrial Commissioner Edward Corsi, today said that “liberty-loving Americans want a change from fear and prejudice and discrimination to realism and common sense.” Mr. Corsi, who is also chairman of the N.Y. State DP Commission, spoke to the 23rd annual convention of the HIAS Council of Organizations, attended by over 2,000 delegates.
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