Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentleman for yielding. because we do need to understand exactly what is a permanent resident alien. A permanent resident alien is an alien who petitions the Immigration and Naturalization Service for his status. for which he is then issued a green card under the provisions of a quota number that is given to that person. By those conditions. a permanent resident alien is subject to the draft in times of a national emergency. I had several friends who were permanent resident aliens who were Vietnam veterans. They were subjected to the draft. Also. a permanent resident alien. after 3 years serving in the military. can also become a U.S. citizen. if he so wishes.
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