And all persons--not just citizens--within our boundaries or subject to our jurisdiction are entitled to the protection of our laws. Even the Romans didn't go that far.
But if the Dums went to, say, effin Iran (I hear they need human shields, Go!) and tried their act there, they'd be dog-meat before sundown.
Just one reason why these US of A make up the greatest country in the history of the world. And our flag rocks too. Why be modest?
I guarantee you those on the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan don't cherish the thought that while they are bleeding and dying in a rat hole on the other side of the planet their home country is being overrun by an unarmed invasion.