H.R. 15147 does not change or add to them. It simply makes existing legislation applicable to veterans who have served since February 28. 1961. in areas which the President by Executive order has designated as areas in which the Armed Forces of the United States have engaged in military operations involving armed conflict with a hostile foreign force. Surely. no one can deny that the valor displayed by aliens who fight under the U.S. flag today is just as great as that which was displayed by noncitizen fighting men of the previous wars of this century. The same magnanimity and gratitude which compelled this Nation to extend these benefits in 1942 and 1953 compel us now. In examining the basis for this legislation.
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