And we certainly should presume that Congress was motivated by these lofty principles. We should let our judgment be guided so far as the law permits by the spirit of freedom and tolerance in which our nation was founded, and by a desire to secure the blessings of liberty in thought and action to all those upon whom the right of American citizenship has been conferred by statute, as well as to the native born. While it is our high duty to carry out the will of Congress in the performance of this duty we should have a jealous regard for the rights of petitioner. Meant by certain statutes and whether the Government has proved its case under them. We agree with our brethren of the minority that our relations with Russia, as well as our views regarding its government and the merits of Communism are immaterial to a decision of this case. The question is whether the naturalization of petitioner, an admitted member of the Communist Party of the United States, was properly set aside by the courts below some twelve years after it was granted. 98, because of its importance and its possible relation to freedom of thought. Justice MURPHY delivered the opinion of the Court. Gen., of Washington, D.C., for respondent. Willkie, of New York City, for petitioner.
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