Speech #780093246

They would be precluded during the time they were held in enemy territory. The language reads: Provided. That no compensation. pension. or other gratuity shall be paid for any period prior to the date of such new claim: Provided further. That while such person is located in a territory of or under military control of an enemy of the United States or any of its allies any part of the benefits to whiich such person would otherwise be entitled may. in the discretion of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs. be apportioned and paid to the dependents of such persons who are in the United States or in a place not occupied or controlled by such enemy. except that the amount so apportioned and paid shall not exceed the amount to which each dependent is entitled if such person were dead. The Senate added an amendment which adds after the word "person" the words "not a citizen of the United States." If they are citizens of the United States. no matter if they are naturalized citizens. then this amendment would not apply.