The proposed amendment. in effect. would treat the time spent abroad in such cases as constructive physical presence in the United States for the purpose of transmitting U.S. citizenship. I cannot see why dependent children who of necessity must live abroad. if they are to reside with their parents. should be penalized because of this involuntary action on their part. The amendment which I am proposing would save the Congress the necessity of considering private bills designed to waive the provisions of section 301(a) (7) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. I see no reason why Members of the Congress and committee staffs. as well as employees of the executive branch. should be compelled to spend valuable time in preparing and passing legislation to overcome an inequitable provision of the law when this inequity can easily be corrected by the passage of the bill which I have introduced. I hope that my colleagues. and especially those on the Judiciary Committee. will join in supporting this bill.
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