Mr. Speaker. in passing this bill today. we are following the historic attitude of this body in showing consideration for aliens who respond patriotically to the needs of their adopted country. by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States when the Nation is in peril. I feel we should grant these concessions in order to facilitate their naturalization as citizens of the country they have served so patriotically and honorably. As evidence of my concern in this connection. I introduced a bill in the 80th Congress to facilitate the naturalization of our brothers of foreign birth who served in the military or naval forces of our country in World War II. This bill became law in June 1948. Under this law certain requirements of the naturalization laws are waived. such as declaration of intention. period of residence within the country. and educational tests. No one. I believe. will seriously challenge the contention that these same privileges should be extended to participants and veterans of the Korean conflict.
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