This needs to be publicized. It's PROOF of Clinton's failed policies. If the public knew that he was responsible for these guys becoming citizens they'd flip. However, the reports of Bush wanting to nationalize aliens are just as bad...
We don't know when they were naturalized, but it would be a good thing to find out. If it turns out to have been during the 95-96 period, we need to demand what background checks were done. There used to be procedures, including swearing that you don't have a criminal record. I don't know what recourse the government has if the applicant lies, but under Clinton, it was probably ignored.
Does David Shippers lurk? He might know how to get this information.
However, the reports of Bush wanting to nationalize aliens are just as bad...
Absolutely. I was just as angry about that.
Before Clinton, applicants had to have been in the country for several years as a legal resident alien (3 to 5 years, don't remember); have letters of referral, knowledge of civics and ability to pass a test, knowledge of English; have no criminal record; have a personal interview. Application process took about a year, which allowed time for a thorough check.