As far as possible we wish to limit the immigration to this country to persons who propose to become citizens of this country, and we can well afford to insist upon adequate scrutiny of the character of those who are thus proposed for future citizenship.
Roosevelt advocates for careful scrutiny of immigrants seeking citizenship in the U.S.
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