I can not see how hereafter that court can hold a Chinese born in Hawaii. in Porto Rico. or in the Philippines since their acquisition or hereafter is not a citizen of the United States. I can not. therefore. see my way clear of voting for this bill. much as I would like to do so. I acquiesce and agree with everything that has been said as to the necessity of excluding the Chinese from our ports by a reasonable exclusion act. but we have also taken an oath to support the Constitution. and I can not in the face of the facts and the face of the decisions of the highest court of the land. and in the face of my own conscience. bring myself to support this bill. and when it comes up I shall vote no. unless this section is stricken out. I withdraw my pro forma amendment. Mr.
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