We want to have them get a chance to have the principles of America inculcated during the training period. In reality this would mean a fundamental change in our national policy. We have heretofore said to aliens. "If you are in the United States under our immigration laws you can apply for enlistment not only in the Army. but in any branch of the armed services." The amendment limits the enlistments to the Army. not providing for enlistments In the Air Force or the Navy. Therefore it Is a fundamental change. There are many people who feel that the United States should rely upon its own citizens in matters of security. and this is the most important point.
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