Revision of Immigration, Naturalization and Nationality Laws: Joint Hearings Before the Subcommittees of the Committees on the Judiciary, Congress of the United States, Eighty-second Congress, First Session, on S. 716, H.R. 2379 and H.R. 2816, Bills to Revise the Laws Relating to Immigration, Naturalization and Nationality |
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... citizenship itself and should not on any ground be denied to citizens of this country . We approve the more stringent procedures for the screening of immigrants and applicants for citizenship . Without doubt , the proper time and place ...
... citizenship itself and should not on any ground be denied to citizens of this country . We approve the more stringent procedures for the screening of immigrants and applicants for citizenship . Without doubt , the proper time and place ...
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... citizenship , but also the right of residence in the United States . In other words , we believe that any alien , including the thousands of DP's seeking haven in this country , who intend to remain here the rest of their lives , should ...
... citizenship , but also the right of residence in the United States . In other words , we believe that any alien , including the thousands of DP's seeking haven in this country , who intend to remain here the rest of their lives , should ...
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... citizenship will have it fully restored . It was con- sidered by the Legion that these persons are not of proper caliber for American citizenship . We feel that we cannot at the moment pre- sent this matter factually to the Congress ...
... citizenship will have it fully restored . It was con- sidered by the Legion that these persons are not of proper caliber for American citizenship . We feel that we cannot at the moment pre- sent this matter factually to the Congress ...
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... citizenship ; and Whereas it is our belief that such persons are not of proper caliber for Unit States citizenship ; therefore , be it Resolved , by the American Legion in national convention assembled at L Angeles , Calif . , October 9 ...
... citizenship ; and Whereas it is our belief that such persons are not of proper caliber for Unit States citizenship ; therefore , be it Resolved , by the American Legion in national convention assembled at L Angeles , Calif . , October 9 ...
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... citizenship . All other requirements for naturaliza- tion are retained . I substituted the word " privilege " for the former word " right , " because it is a privilege , not a right , for an alien to become an American citizen . The ...
... citizenship . All other requirements for naturaliza- tion are retained . I substituted the word " privilege " for the former word " right , " because it is a privilege , not a right , for an alien to become an American citizen . The ...
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Page 340 - The civil rights and political status of the native inhabitants of the territories hereby ceded to the United States shall be determined by the Congress.
Page 354 - Our progress in degeneracy appears to me to be pretty rapid. As a nation we began by declaring that "all men are created equal." We now practically read it "all men are created equal, except negroes.
Page 534 - When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. ^The stranger who sojourns with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
Page 60 - ... to bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law, or (B) to perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law, or (C) to perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law.
Page 203 - Notwithstanding the provisions of section 405 (b), any alien who applies or has applied for exemption or discharge from training or service in the Armed Forces or in the National Security Training Corps of the United States on the ground that he is an alien, and is or was relieved or discharged from such training or service on such ground, shall be permanently ineligible to become a citizen of the United States.
Page 188 - ... bringing an alien to, or providing a means for an alien to come to, any seaport or land border port of the United States, to prevent the landing of such alien in the United States at any time or place other than as designated by the immigration officers...
Page 25 - Development, the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, and the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Page 224 - ... who have been accredited by the United Nations (or by such a specialized agency) in its discretion after consultation with the United States, (4) representatives of nongovernmental organizations recognized by the United Nations for the purpose of consultation under Article 71 of the Charter, or (5) other persons invited to the headquarters district by the United Nations or by such specialized agency on official business.
Page 309 - Voting in a political election in a foreign state or participating in an election or plebiscite to determine the sovereignty over foreign territory...
Page 169 - As used in this section, the term "person" means the owner, master, agent, commanding officer, charterer, or consignee of any vessel or aircraft. UNLAWFUL BRINGING OF ALIENS INTO UNITED STATES SEC. 273. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, including any transportation company, or the owner, master...