[patlin]

“It is an established maxim that birth is a criterion of allegiance. Birth, however, derives its force sometimes from place and sometimes from parentage; but in general place is the most certain criterion; it is what applies in the United States; it will, therefore, be unnecessary to examine any other.”—1789, Congressman James Madison, Founding Father, Primary author of the US Constitution and soon to become the 4th President of the United States.

Still citing that edited & taken out of context quote you cut & pasted from DrConspiracy or one of the other left wing propaganda sites I see.

[jamese777]

Still citing that edited & taken out of context quote you cut & pasted from DrConspiracy or one of the other left wing propaganda sites I see.

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Here’s a link to MY source, “The Founder’s Constitution” web site and the link provides everyone the opportunity to read James Madison’s entire statement.
http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/founders/documents/a1_2_2s6.html