A delegate to Congress representing overseas Americans would be able to dedicate fulltime attention to the unique problems and concerns of these citizens. who are now somewhat cut off from the political process. In closing. Mr. Speaker. Americans living abroad now face a burden of double taxation. if they happen to marry a foreign national. their children are discriminated against by our immigration and nationality laws. and they have no one to represent their particular concems in the Congress. Naturally. these factors discourage the best and brightest in American business from living abroad and promoting trade with the United States. With the jobs of Americans here at home depending more and more on our performance in the global economy. it makes no sense to leave in place barriers that obstruct American competitiveness.
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