They went to Cuba as patriots. and they have returned to the United States with a desire to become American citizens. They have already waited too long. No more waiting should be necessary. Mr. President. this provision passed the Senate unanimously in October as an amendment to the State Department authorization bill. However. it was dropped in conference because it was considered more appropriate to pass it as a private immigration bill. I therefore urge my colleagues to again accept this provision as an amendment to H.R. 526. a private immigration bill that has already cleared the House. so that these six individuals may finally be granted the citizenship they so richly deserve.
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