I believe the presence of a judge. conducting the ceremony in a courtroom. lends the appropriate sense of dignity and respect for the occasion. Anyone who has been to a swearingin ceremony knows full well the importance with which the applicants and judges who conduct the ceremony approach the event. If judges are not able to conduct the ceremony in a timely manner. then it is appropriate for the applicant to choose between waiting for a Judicial ceremony or proceeding with a naturalization ceremony conducted by an administrative officer of the INS. Under this legislation. the balance is maintained between the importance of a judicial ceremony and the need to naturalize immigrants speedily. Judges would have an exclusive right to conduct the naturalization ceremony within 45 days of the date when the INS has completed and approved an applicants paperwork. After the 45day period. an applicant could choose between a judge or an administrative officer to conduct the ceremony. Mr. President. the naturalization ceremony is a onceinalifetime event. It is indeed a special occasion. The judges who conduct these ceremonies take this duty seriously. and have been conducting this most precious ceremony with distinction since 1906.
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