Speech #510013168

Insert that after the word "record" in the same line. instead of after the word " oath ." so a. to read " on oath before a competent court of record as required by the naturalization laws of the United States." The CfiEF CLERIC. In line 14. of section 5. after the word "record" it is proposed to insert "as required by the naturalization laws of the United States." in line 15 to strike out the word "such" and insert "citizen.I and in line 16 to strike out the words "and government." so as to read: The right of suffrage and of holding office shall be exercised only by citizens of the United States above the age of twentyone years and by persons of foreign birth above that age who have declared on oath before a competent court of record. as required by the naturalization laws of the United States. their intention to become citizens. and have taken an oath to support the Constitution of the United States.