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To: EDINVA
Why would the Framers have put that specific term in the Constitution? They set out eligibility requirements for Senator, Representatives and POTUS. Only the last has that phrase inserted in those qualifications.

Because they didn't want naturalized citizens to be President.

39 posted on 08/24/2011 1:23:21 PM PDT by Lurking Libertarian (Non sub homine, sed sub Deo et lege)
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To: Lurking Libertarian; EDINVA
"Why would the Framers have put that specific term in the Constitution? They set out eligibility requirements for Senator, Representatives and POTUS. Only the last has that phrase inserted in those qualifications.

Because they didn't want naturalized citizens to be President.

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Wrong.

They didn't want someone with foreign intrigue or influence, (post Grandfather clause) as the Commander in Chief.

See Jay's letter.

75 posted on 08/24/2011 3:17:34 PM PDT by rxsid (HOW CAN A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN'S STATUS BE "GOVERNED" BY GREAT BRITAIN? - Leo Donofrio (2009))
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