The first Congress and President Washington opened that door with the Naturalization Act of 1790: "And the children of citizens of the United States that may be born beyond sea, or out of the limits of the United States, shall be considered as natural born citizens"
“And the children of citizens of the United States that may be born beyond sea, or out of the limits of the United States, shall be considered as natural born citizens”
So clearly Cruz (and McCain) are natural born citizens. And would have been regarded as such by the founding fathers.
Citizens Plural, not Citizen.
“”””....And the children of citizens of the United States...”””
The key word here is Citizins (Plural)... ie. Offspring of both a citizen mother and a citizen father.
This is why back in 1988 when a resolution regarding the eligibility of Senator John McCain was introduced in the Senate, you can read these quotes.....
Senator Leahy>>>>>
“Because he was born to American citizens, there is no doubt in my mind that Senator McCain is a natural born citizen,” .
“I expect that this will be a unanimous resolution of the Senate.”
Senator Chertoff>>>>
“My assumption and my understanding is that if you are born of American parents, you are naturally a natural-born American citizen,”
Conclusion.... A person must be born of 2 parent citizens to be considered a Natural Born Citizen.
Barry was born in Kenya according to his own grandmother.
A computer generated Hawaii BC does not make you a born citizen.