We believe that failure to afford similar treatment to them deprives them. without apparent reason. of an opportunity for citizenship. Accordingly. we favor the relief which the proposed legislation would afford. I am in complete agreement with this statementthere is no apparent reason why this policy should be linked with the date of the enactment of that legislation. H.R. 1535 would make the waiver under question open ended by requiring that a person meet the age residency requirements at the time of his petition for naturalization. Mr. Speaker. I also want to take this opportunity to commend the distinguished chairman of the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Nationality. Hon. Peter W.
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