I point with pride to my German fellowcitizens and to their history. that in war and in peace they have always done their duty. But. Mr. Chairman. it is here urged that if an alien is so careless of the opportunities afforded him as not to be able to read. speak. and understand the English language naturalization ought to be refused to him. The fact is lost sight of that he may not have the opportunities. or that he may not be able to avail himself of such opportunities. It is no answer to say that if he does not understand our language. how can he understand our form of government and its requirements of him as a citizen?
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