Mr. Chairman. a womans citizenship should not be determined by her marital status. Justice and. common sense should permit a married. woman to act upon her own wishes and qualifications for naturalization ratjier than those of her husband. The principle of independent citizenship for married women is not a new proposition. It has been indorsed by both the Republican and Democratic Parties and incorporated in. their 1920 platforms. My bill. itself has been indorsed by various national womens organizations of the United States in a statement issued to Members of the House today. which reads as follows: We earnestly ask your consideration of the Cable bill (El. R. 12022) which we expect will come before the House for a vote this week. and wo trust that you will give it your active support. This is a bill relative to the naturalization and citizenship of married women and provides that a womans citizenship shall not be depenlent upon her marital status. The organizations that we represent have all indorsed the principles found in this measure. Very truly yours.
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