Speech #860210500

Kramer for his work and noted that it contributed to "the mutual benefit of the Government and the Samoan people." In September 1960. Dr. Kramer will have rendered 5 continuous years of service under the American flag. 2 of them in American Samoa. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act he is eligible to apply for naturalization after 5 years of American residence. The act. however. specifies that residence in American Samoa cannot be counted as part of the 5year American residence requirement. This bill would provide that Dr. Kramers 2 years in American Samoa would count toward American residence and enable Dr. Kramer to apply for naturalization in September