Certain exceptions are provided in sections 405 and 406. The principal exceptions relate to persons residing abroad to represent the Government of the United States. or American interests of certain specified classes. The provisions just mentioned are deemed to be distinctly preferable to the provisions in section 2 of the act of March 2. 1907. under which a mere presumption of loss of citizenship arises. in the case of a naturalized citizen who has resided for 2 years in any other foreign state. The courts have held that this presumption means merely a loss of the right to the protection of this Government. and not a loss of American nationality itself. Therefore. under the existing law. a naturalized citizen. notwithstanding the fact that he has been granted naturalization upon the understanding that he intended to reside permanently in the United States. may reside for any number of years in a foreign state. even though it be his native land. without losing his American nationality. Such a person is not likely to have any real attachment to the principles of the Constitution of the United States. However. he has a right. whenever he pleases. to return to the United States as a citizen thereof.
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Naturalized citizens residing abroad are not likely to have any real attachment to the principles of the Constitution of the United States.