Mr. President. this joint resolution purports to extend the privilege of naturalization to all citizens of Japanese descent in this country or those who came into the country prior to the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1924. I have no objection to the extension of that privilege to Japanese. The bill as presented to the Senate was so broad that I felt it would permit a great many other aliens. including those who were here by virtue of treaties. to be included under its terms. I have prepared an amendment. in the nature of a subsitute. which limits the application of the measure to Japanese persons and persons of Japanese descent In this country.
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