Mr. President. the bill seems to be harmless. but I am going to object to its consideration at the present time for the reason that I desire to offer an amendment to it and to put the Senate on record as to whether or not It proposes to continue the financial holdup of aliens seeking to be naturalized. The fees which arc charged these poor people are outrageous and a scandal. That men and women who have families and who desire to become American citizens should have to pay the fees now charged. as I say. is a scandal and a reflection upon our institutions. Those who are conducting Americanization schools in this country have repeatedly brought to my attention pathetic cases of women. with children. working in factories or in sweatshops who are obliged to pay $25 In order to be naturalized and to become American citizens. So when this bill again comes up. I propose to offer an amendment which will seek a reduction in those fees. and I desire to have a roll call here. in order to see how many Senators desire to continue this extortion upon poor. unfortunate aliens who are clamoring to become American citizens.
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