So that any person in Puerto Rico living outside of Puerto Rico for more than 5 years was affected by that act. The purpose of this bill is simply to give to Puerto Ricans the status of a nativeborn citizen rather than a naturalized citizen.. At first I confess I was somewhat hesitant to adopt this measure. but I can see where the Puerto Ricans are in a position entirely different from any other nationality in the country for this reasonthat they did not have an opportunity of selecting citizenship. American citizenship was forced upon them as a result of the Spanish.-Ameri(.an War 40 years ago. So they are in a class by themselves. We have declared that they are American citizens and have classified them as naturalized citizens. I do not see any reason why they should not be considered nativeborn citizens. That is all this bill does.
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