Mr. Speaker. as a cosponsor of the bill. I rise in support of H.R. 15147. which would provide for the naturalization of aliens who have served in combatant areas while on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States. The legislation is designed specifically to enable aliens who are veterans of military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force. including the Vietnam war. to apply for U.S. citizenship by naturalization. Existing law extends this naturalization privilege to aliens who served honorably in an activeduty status in the Armed Forces during World War I. World War II. or the Korean hostilities. The alien serviceman who qualifies under this bill may be naturalized regardless of his age. The usual statutory provisions regarding period of residence and period of physical presence within the United States would not apply in his case. However. the alien serviceman would still have to met all standards concerning moral character. loyalty and understanding of the English language which are required of all others who petition for citizenship.
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