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On the recordApril 28, 2015
I believe, are uttering an ungrounded statement in that that clause, that troublesome clause of 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' defined it differently for clear reasons.
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

King argues against the automatic grant of citizenship based on birth on U.S. soil.

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