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To: exit82

There are two waysto become a citizen of the United States.

In the first case, anyone who is a citizen by nature of his birth is a “natural born citizen.”

The other way is to enter an become a citizen, or a naturalized citizen.

Rubio, being born in Miami, Florida, is a natural born citizen.


17 posted on 02/14/2013 6:52:27 PM PST by rbmillerjr (We have No Opposition to Obama's Socialist Agenda)
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To: rbmillerjr
In the first case, anyone who is a citizen by nature of his birth is a “natural born citizen.”

"Natural born" had a meaning in 1787. Place of birth, plus citizenship of parents, were factors in this determination.It is why the phrase even appears in the eligibility requirements for President.

You quote no source for your definiiton. Kindly do so.

20 posted on 02/14/2013 6:59:38 PM PST by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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