S. 1296 would extend this exemption to elderly Individuals over 65 years of age who make a diligent effort to learn the English language and have been lawful permanent resident aliens living in the United States for at least 5 years. These individuals must still meet the education requirement. demonstrating an adequate knowledge of U.S. history and Government. The Immigration and Naturalization Service estimates this legislation would only affect about 3.200 of the approximately 166.000 persons who become naturalined citizens each year. In addition. S. 1296 would have no significant budgetary Impact because permanent resident aliens are eligible for the same benefits as citizens. What this legislation would do is give those elderly people who value U.S. citizenship the chance to achieve It. S. 1296 reaffirms a basic precept of our immigration policy: welcoming those who are qualified to be U.S. citizens and who would cherish that status. I urge my colleagues to add their names as cosponsors of this legislation and to Join in reaffirming this principle as we near the centennial celebration of the symbol of American immigrationthe Statue of Liberty.
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