The citizen owes allegiance to his government.becanse lie demands ti protection of that government. When he demands that protection he is likewise compelled to render service or duty in time of war by serving as a soldier. in time of peace or war by the payment of taxes. Yet today there are persons froni almost every civilized nation in the world who have come here. obtained the beuefits of our naturalization laws. have left this country. and are now engaged in trade in foreign countries. By virtue of the cloak of Americiiun citizenship they escape all duty to the government where they reside. and they also escape any duty to this country by being absent. but are very quick to claim the protection of our Government when they may get into any trouble. This bill provides that an American citizen shall. once in two years. go before an American official. a diplomatic or consular officer. and there simsply declare. "I am an American citizen." Now. is that a hardship?
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Naturalized citizens from other countries exploit American citizenship to avoid duties to both their new and old countries.