Unlike the Soviet Union. which has never granted a scintilla of independence to the countries over which it exercised influence during the postwar period. this compact is a reflection of our dedication to selfdetermination. I would hope that this body will wholeheartedly endorse it. My only apprehension. and it is one which is shared by chairman of both the full Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee on Immigration and International Law. is that citizenship in the Free Associated States [FAS] not be used at some later time as a shortcut to permanent residence in the United States. I know. for example. that section 141 of the compact specifically outlines the various means by which citizens of the FAS may enter this country. and I am aware that the Interior Committee. during its consideration. added an amendment offered by Mr. Seiberling which would have limited entry to "bona fide" citizens of the FAS.
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