Speech #590091532

I shall be very glad to. I know no reason why we may not. The reading of the bill was resumed. The nextamendment of the Committee on Immigration was. on page 6. line 3. after the word "prevent." to insert "citizens of the United States. .or." and in line 4. after the words " United States." to insert " who have declared their intention to -become citizens of the United States. or women who have acquired a domicile in the United States." so as to read: All children under 17 years of age unaccompanied by their parents. unless coming to Join parents already in this country who are able to support them or unless in the case of death of both parents they are coming to join brothers or sisters already in. the United States who are willing and able to support them. but this section shall not be held to )revent citizens of the United States. or persons living in the United States who have declared their intention to become citizens of the United States. or women who have acquired a domicile in the United States. from sending for parents. wife. husband. children. brot:lers. or sisters who are not of the foregoing excluded classes.