Hold Back the Dawn (1941)

Harry Shannon: American Immigration Official

Quotes 

• American Immigration Official : I see from your questionnaire that you wish to enter the United States permanently.

  Georges Iscovescu : Yes sir.

  American Immigration Official : That will require a quota number. Do you know what a quota is?

  Georges Iscovescu : No.

  American Immigration Official : Every year, the United States permits the entrance of about 150,000 immigrants. That number is proportioned among the various European countries. You were born in Bucharest; so, you come under the Romanian quota.

  Georges Iscovescu : Yes.

  American Immigration Official : The Romanian quota is very small, very crowded.

  Georges Iscovescu : Well, that means I have to wait?

  American Immigration Official : Between five and eight years, Mr. Iscovescu.