I have tried for many years even before we entered the war to make a study of this question. I hope to present sometime today or tomorrow a resolution to the Congress which will be referred undoubtedly to the Committee on Rules. I appeal to the Committee on Rules to give to the Committee on Immigration the opportunity to present a resolution which will authorize that committee to make a study of all these questions. whether they be in New York. California. or any other part of the country. and set up machinery so that we. the American people. may give to the people who come here to our shores. and who deserve it. the same privileges that we have as Americans to worship our flag and also give them an opportunity to do their duty in joining the fight for the protection of this flag. We believe that the cooperation of some of these aliens may prove very helpful to our country In this particular time of need.
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