I assume. therefore. that the Senator will agree with me that if the Department of Commerce has in its employ today aliens. that Department is subject certainly to criticism by those who do not see eye to eye with it. All in the world I am trying to do is to ascertain as to whether or not there are aliens in Government employ. What do I mean by "aliens?" An alien is a noncitizen. I am not talking about American citizens. I am not talking about those who have come to our shores and. appreciating the great value and worth of American institutions. have acquired citizenship. We have welcomed such people of fine. upstanding character. who have contributed very largely to the upbuilding of our country. and I am. indeed. regretful If a single word fell from my lips that would leave the impression. the slightest iota of an idea. to the effect that I reflected upon any foreignborn citizens. for some of the very best friends I have in this country are foreignborn who have become naturalized citizens. I am merely basing my argument upon this article. and I will bring other articles to the attention of the Senate. I wish to say further that I shall call at the Department of Commerce. as well as other departments. and I shall ascertain if there are any aliens employed under our Government. and. If so. where they are employed. what they are doing. and what salaries they derive. Then we may discuss the question why the directors of Government departments and bureaus. if they have done so. have seen fit to give employment to foreigners. noncitizens of the United States. when there are millions of American citizens out of employment. So long as there is breath in my body. and so long as I am a Member of the Senate. I propose to speak out for the employment of American citizens in preference to the employment of foreigners.
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