Mr. Speaker. it seems appropriate. in celebrating Columbus Day. for Congress to consider providing a speedy and effective method to naturalize approximately 75.000 American soldiers and sailors of Italian origin now serving in the armed forces of the United States. I have introduced the following resolution as a simple method of justice to accomplish this desirable purpose without undue delay. Joint rcsolution authorizing naturalization of forcign nationals sorving in the armed forces of the United States Whereas there are approximately 75.000 unnaturalized soldiers and sailors of Italian origin. and thousands of nationals of other countries. serving in the armed forces of the United States. and Whereas these aliens are serving and fighting shoulder to shoulder with naturalized and nativeborn American citizens in the same uniform and enduring the same hardships and risks in oider to defend America .and to win the war. and Whereas the mothers and fathers of these aliens are in many instances working in war industries and contr~buting their share to victory. and have given their sons.to serve on the fields of battle for the duration of the war. therefore. be it R2solved. etc.. Thai. all nationals of any foreign nation serving in the armed forces of the United States may. upon application. attain citizenship by naturalization: Provided. That such applicant shall have served in the armed forces of the United States for a period of not less than 90 days: Provfded further. That his commanding officer shall have certified that the services of such applicant have been satisfactory.
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