This resolution makes in order H. R. 6250. an amendment to the Nationality Act of 1940. It is not an immigration .bill and it will not permit a single immigrant into the United States. but it makes certain amendments to the act of 1940 for the protection of our country. and at the same time to provide easier naturalization for the many thousands of aliens that are now in our armed forces. A similar bill was passed in 1917. and I think this legislation is in the right direction. The rule provides for 2 hours of general debate on the bill. The rule is broad and liberal and will permit amendments to be offered and considered by the House. I understand that this bill comes with the unanimous report from the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization. and I cannot refrain from congratulating that committee on once bringing in a bill by a unanimous vote. It must be a very meritorious bill and. therefore. deserving of the favorable consideration of the House. I was informed some time ago that the gentleman from New York . the ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. as well as of the -Committee on Rules. sought an amendment to one of the provisions of the bill. A hearing was held after the bill was reported by the Committee on Immigration and Naturalization. and I understand that by agreement an amendment will be offered to the bill. Mr. Speaker. the. bill will give the Attorney General the right to recall the citizenship papers of such aliens who have obtained their issuance under false pretenses.
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