I thank the gentleman. I have a letter here from a lawyerwho is a naturalized citizenin the city of Cleveland. Ohio. and I want to read the concluding paragraph of that letter: You and your "American" friends in the American Congress assembled should know and must know that. although some of us were born in foreign countries. we are not " foreigners " but loyal American citizens. We are with you in the "American bloc." I want to commend that statement and the writers patriotism. Many naturalized citizens are just as loyal as the native born. The mistake some make is that they attempt to use influence in the passage of legislation more in the interest of their native land than their adopted country. This immigration bill would not affect any foreign born here. I favor restrictive legislation. It will benefit all here alike. native and foreign born. alien and citizen.
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The speaker suggests that some naturalized citizens may prioritize the interests of their native land over their adopted country.