The laws of our country should be amended so that aliens. upon entering the United States. should be required to declare their intention. whether they are coming here for the purpose of permanent citizenship or merely a temporary residence. If for temporary residence they should be required to register. indicating the time and purpose of their stay in the United States. If for permanent residence they should be required to make such declaration. to obtain a knowledge of the English language and of our form of government. and at the expiration of a year should be examined. and if they prove undesirable they should be deported. if not. at the end of two years they should be required to take out naturalization papers. and at the end of five years to become full citizens. but after one year. if their residence is to be permanent. they should be liable to military service. the payment of taxes. and the other burdens of government such as is imposed upon citizens residing within the limits of the United States. This would Impose no hardship upon foreigners who come in good faith to become citizens of this great Republic. Mr. Speaker. for those who desire to come here and become part of us we still have a most earnest welcome. Our institutions. our country. and all of the liberties of our great freedom is theirs. merely for the coming here and becoming citizens of our country. No burdens will be imposed upon them that are not already carried by the native born or the naturalized. Political liberty. religious freedom. unbounded opportunity Is open to them and to their children. To all such this country ever will be a haven and a home. but to those who seek to avoid responsibility. to shirk the burdens of our country. light though they be. we can not extend the welcome hand.
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