Speaker. reclaiming my time. the gentleman is correct. The gentleman from Massachusetts and I have had conversations. and I have assured him. and I assure the House. who I hope will vote for this overwhelmingly. that the gentleman from Kentucky and the Subcommittee on International Law. Immigration. and Refugees will conduct vigorous oversight of this measure and how it performs in the future. Mr. Speaker. I would suggest to my friend from Massachusetts that I believe this is the first time in the history of immigration law that we have ever put any limitations of time upon the Federal courts. I think the gentlemans concerns have been reflected in letters we have received and are certainly founded. There are times when the courts have been a little bit less on the move to get to this caseload. IJ 1330 We now put a limitation of 45 days and if they perform. and we think most will. then we would then have the trappings and the ceremonial aspect of the naturalization which we all feel is very important. If. however. the court cannot adhere to the 45day docket. then the applicant can go completely through the administrative procedure. And I would lastly suggest to my friend. there are certain elements in here which provide not only waivers but the exercise of exigent circumstances which would provide for expedition both in the court setting and in the administrative side.
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