It grows out of the right of selfdefense. and the authority to exercise it is not. in our case. with the States. but with the Federal Government. There is nothing narrow in the legislation which I propose. It is broad. it is generous. It invites and gives an impulse. an impetus. so to speak. to the naturalization of the foreigners who come to the country. It gives them time after they have obtained employment. if they desire so to do. to declare their intention. it gives them ample time. I have heard gentlemen say on this floor that men should have time to think and reflect before they declare their intention to become citizens.
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