We made the same dispensation for aliens fighting under the Stars and Stripes in World War I. World War II. and in the Korean conflict. This proposal simply extends to Vietnam veterans the same naturalization benefit extended to veterans of these previous conflicts. Not to enact this legislation would constitute a serious departure from our established expression of gratitude to the courageous aliens fighting in our countrys behalf. The only new provision which H.R. 15147 adds to the laws is the insertion of the term. "in combat areas after February 28. 1961." after the phrase. "World War I. World War II. and the Korean Hostilities" of section 329 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act. By enacting this legislation. we will benefit our Nation and at the same time act within our longestablished. traditional concept of gratitude to our alien fighting men who stand ready to give their lives in our defense. I urge my colleagues in the Congress to give their bipartisan support to this timely and appropriate measure.
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