Speech #810329413

I supported this bill when it passed the House the first time in June 1949. and I also agreed to the conference report when it passed the House on August 14 of this year. I see no reason now to agree with the Presidents veto in spite of the arguments he makes in his veto message and I shall therefore vote to override his veto. I think this resolution is in better form now than it was when it passed the House before. because it is my opinion that the provision that has been added to prevent the infiltration of communism in the United States is a good provision and I believe that any Asiatic that is granted the privilege of United States citizenship should not become affiliated with communism. This precaution that he would lose his citizenship if he became affiliated with communism within 5 years after he is naturalized will prevent the spread of communism in the United States and insure a better type of new citizens. It should not be a hindrance or hardship to anyone from Asia with good and the right intentions of becoming a United States citizen. I urge a yes vote to override the veto on House Joint Resolution