Speech #890159978

Mr. President. as passed by the Senate. the bill would have granted the status of permanent residence in the United States to the beneficiary. and have deemed her residence and physical presence in the United States since July 31. 1963. to meet the requirements for naturalization. As amended by the House of Representatives. the bill merely grants the status of permanent residence in the United States. Granting the beneficiary permanent residence in the United States as of her prior date of admission on July 31. 1963. would be acceptable. and I move that the Senate concur in the House amendment to S. 619. with a further amendment to grant permanent residence as of July 31. 1963. rather than as of the date of enactment. and I send to the desk the amendment.