Violating the terms of section 2385 of title 18 of the United States Code. commonly referred to as the Smith Act. or Third. Engaging In a conspiracy to overthrow. put down. or to destroy by force the Government of the United States. or to levy war against them. We believe that the forfeiture of nationality. and the possibility of deportation for the treasonable acts and conspiracies denounced in this bill. will be a strong deterrent to those who may contemplate engaging in activities which would bring about the overthrow of the United States by force and violence. The possibility of a prison term if caught is not nearly as frightening to traitors as the possibility of a prison term and loss of all nationality privileges. In addition to other punishments provided by existing law. this bill. if enacted. would provide additional punishment for traitors by taking away the rights and privileges of nationality and citizenship in this great free Nation which they seek to destroy.
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Traitors will be deterred by loss of nationality.